John Harris Jr.

John Harris Jr., 69, of Jonesboro. GA passed on Monday January 23, 2023. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Monday January 30, 11 AM at Christian Fellowship BC, College Park, GA. Visitation will be on Sunday January 29, from 2-5 PM. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery College Park. Please express your condolences here on our website. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc. 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5656. https://vimeo.com/event/2827979 The Obituary “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (II Timothy 4: 6-8) KJV John Harris, Jr, was born on March 16, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late John Harris Sr., and Mary Jane Bush Harris of Hopkins, South Carolina. John was educated in the public schools of Richland County. He was a 1971 graduate of Hopkins High School. John excelled in athletics and was a member of the football and track teams. John enlisted into the United States Air Force in the Fall of 1971. One year later John married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Loretta Ladson. They later added to this union two children: a son, John III, affectionately known as “John John”, and a daughter, Janna LeVisha. After completion of his military service, John returned home and enrolled in South Carolina State College. Intrigued by math and science, John graduated with honors from South Carolina State College with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. John’s strong work ethic allowed him to be recruited after graduation in the corporate world by Proctor & Gamble. Later he accepted a position in Civil Engineering at Robins Air Force Base. During his time at Robins he worked on extensive, multimillion dollar projects. Not only was John determined to excel in his career, but he worked diligently with Brenda as she pursued her dream in building a business. He provided substantial technological support while securing the family finances. Thereby, allowing the business to expand and relocate to Macon and later expand to Metro Atlanta. John was instrumental in the growth and development of the Metro Atlanta company’s success. Later on John returned to work fulltime in the Civil Engineering division at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. John worked with programs and methodologies consistently. After 29 years of federal service, John retired December 31, 2019. John had numerous interests to which he was dedicated to such as: an active SCSU alumni member; volunteer poll worker; a bowler, and an avid bicyclist member for Level Up Cycling Club. Also, he enjoyed playing with drones and remote control cars with his grandsons, Jaylen and Dallas. His children were surrounded by his supporting deeds during their youth. He enjoyed being a band booster parent, traveling, and Father support of Jack and Jill of America. John wanted to be remembered as a humble, Christ loving and a disciplined example for his family.

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John Harris Jr.

March 16, 1953 - January 23, 2023