James (J.C.) Calvin Harris

Mr. James Calvin (J.C) Harris, Sr. of Raeford, NC passed away peacefully at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family at the age of 86.

J.C. was born in Hoke County, NC on July 27, 1936, to the late Robie Woodrow Harris and Mary Thelma Collier Harris.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Harris; and two sisters, Bonnie McNeill, and Betty Currie.

J.C. was an avid fisherman. He retired from Burlington after 43 years.

He is survived by his companion, Mary Baxley, of Raeford; two daughters, Becky Harris, and Wanda Chavis, both of Shannon; son, James Calvin Harris, Jr., of Parkton; a brother, Ellis (Juice) Harris, of Raeford; a sister, Patsy Lockridge, of Raeford; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Melissa Cain and her daughter Justine Chavis; and two nephews, Timmy Cain and Shawn Baxley.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Alton Burrow officiating. A visitation will be held after the service at the cemetery.

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