Dewey A. Harris

Mr. Dewey A. Harris, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born in Patterson, Georgia on October 15, 1926 and son of the late William Harris and Mary Walker Harris. He has resided in Jacksonville since 1949. Dewey enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 16, 1945 at Fort McPherson, Georgia and was discharged on November 30, 1946 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He attained the rank of Technician Fifth Grade and served in the 345th Ordnance Depot Company. Served during World War II. He married the love of his life, Sarah Westberry and they moved to Jacksonville. Attended and served as an elder at Forest Christian Church and later became an active member at North Jacksonville Baptist Church. He had various jobs and he received his Barber’s license, worked in the accounting field and then began his career at Safety Green Scaffolding, retired in 1986 with 42 years of service. His hobbies were wood working and weekend farming.

Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Harris, 1 sister and 4 brothers.

Surviving family include  his daughters: Anne Hines (Rusty) of Jacksonville, Alice Johnson of Beaufort, SC and Sandy Windhaus (Robert) of Ball Ground, GA; his  grandchildren: Teresa (Casey), Jacob (Erika), Macie (Hamp) and Rebecca; his great grandchildren: Cadelyn, Tristan, Lucy and Eleonore; several nieces, nephews and extended family.

His family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Peeples Family Funeral Home, 14165 N. Main Street.

A graveside funeral service for the family will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Laura Chapel Cemetery in Patterson, GA with Military Honors by the US Army.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Jacksonville Baptist Church (www.njbc.org) in his memory.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of local arrangements.

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