Henry C. “Buddy” Harris | Eastern NC Now

    Henry C. "Buddy" Harris peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord July 28, 2014.

    Born in Beaufort County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lorena Hardison Harris. Buddy was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He attended The Cincinnati Bible Seminary, William and Mary College, and East Carolina College. Buddy was the owner/operator of several business, most notably Bennie's Grill in Wake Forest. He was a good man, a hard-working man, dedicated to his family, and a friend to many. His compassion toward others was great.

    Buddy was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Evelyn Harris in October 2011. He selflessly spent the last years of her life caring for her in her illness, making sure her every need and want was met. Buddy was an example of Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her." He was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Brown, and a great-grandson, Christian Sullivan.

    Buddy is survived by his daughters Dianne Browning (Jerry) of Cedar Point, Karen Daniels (George) of Washington, NC, and Pam Oliver (Mark) of Zebulon; a son, Michael Harris (Gena) of Summerville, SC; sisters Betty Jo Osborne and Edna Sukeforth; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

    A funeral service honoring his life will be held 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, July 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.

    Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Swansboro Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1657, Swansboro, NC or to Cartaret Home Health and Hospice of Cartaret County, P.O. Drawer 1619, Morehead City, NC 28557.

    Friends may visit with the family 1 hour prior to the service at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811) www.brightfunerals.com.