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Deacon Durk C. Harris

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May 4, 1955 – Jun 5, 2020

Service Details

His Memorial Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Willie Riley officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on that Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Private inurnment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Deacon Durk C. Harris, 65, completed his earthly journey on June 5, 2020. He was born in Racine on May 4. 1955 the son of Willie Lee and Pearl Mae (nee: Gilliam) Harris.

He served his country with the U.S Navy. Deacon Harris had been employed by the Racine Unified School District until his retirement. He was a member of Searching Together Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon of the church. He was also a member of UFCW Local #152. In a crowd, he was the first person you  would want to talk to. He was a classy dresser, loved to go to church, and spend time with his family and friends. Deacon Harris will be remembered as a smooth and jazzy man by all who knew him.

Surviving are his daughter, Jacqueline Harris; grandson, Marcel Harris, both of Conroe, TX; father, Willie (Doris) Harris, of Racine; brothers, Chris (Veronica) Harris, of Mobile, AL, Brian Harris, of Racine, and Anthony (Kelly) Harris, of Charleston WV; his former wife, Lois Harris, of Conroe, TX; aunt, Coren “Co” McWhorter; of Racine. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Mae (Gilliam) Harris, brother, Duncan Harris, sister, Deborah Gilliam, and sister-in-law, Linda Harris, paternal and maternal grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Sandra Smith says

    RIP my dear cousin. you will be so missed. Jackie stay strong he’ll always be at your side ❤❤
    Love Sandra and family

  2. Deacon Willie E. and Daris J. Hodges. says

    Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to our extended family members. We pray that you find your comfort and strength in God. Cousin Durk will live in each of our hearts forever because he touched us all in some way. Rest in peace Deacon Durk in your heavenly home.

  4. Dadra Lockridge and family says

    I will miss you until I see you again cousin Durk, I love you dearly with the love of the Lord! May God bless your soul.

  7. Sheila Grandy says

    My condolences to the family, may God be with you during this time, God Bless you all

  10. Tomarrion,De'Varion and Coach Stanley says

    With our deepest sympathy,may God keep you in time and forever.

  11. Tomarrion,De'Varion and Coach Stanley says

    With our deepest sympathy,may God keep you in this time and forever.

  14. Rina Lambert says

    Thinking of the entire family, wishing you all hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

  21. Tammi McCright says

    My deepest sympathy to the family. Durk was a good man and a dear friend. RIP

  23. Anonymous says

    Archie &Evelyn Monroe. Send our Condolence to Deacon Durk family R.I.P U surely will be missed by. Seachring Together family and friends

  24. PRINCESS WELLS/MILLER says

    SENDING DEEPEST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE HARRIS FAMILY .DURK WILL BE MISSED HE WAS ONE OF A KIND AND WELL LOVED.

  25. Timothy L Johnson says

    I am praying for the family. That God will strengthen you. Rest in God deac.

  26. Sally Cobbler says

    Wow! My friend..missing you already..Until we meet again..Prayers going out to family and love ones..Love you always my buddy, my friend🤔😇💖🙏🏾

  28. Stacey Moore & family says

    This was a hard death for us. This Harris family became part of our family over 42 yrs. ago. 29 yrs. ago Durk asked me to be my son’s godfather – and that he was. It was always GENUINE love , laughter , good times & friendship .This family took my son as if he was their very own. DURK take your rest now . You’re GONE but you’ll NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Family you have our deepest condolences & sympathies. Jackie , Marcell & Pee Wee do know our family will continue to pray for you during this time and the days to come. Love you always

  29. The Moore Family says

    Sending condolences to the Harris family. May God continue to comfort & strengthen each of you . Durk your presence will be truly missed by all who knew you. Take your rest.

  31. Demetrius powell says

    Sorry about your lost praying for you and your family in the name of Jesus

  33. Evelyn Smith Griffin says

    My condolences to the Harris family , may God give you peace strength and comfort in this difficult time. Rih durk Harris, you will be miss by those that love you.👏🏿🌹❤

  35. Jerry Smith says

    My codolienc friend and neighbor you made growing up interesting, the family is in my prayer.

  36. deneen mcclain says

    luv u cuz, from the Mcclain family, from all of us. auntie zant is waitin on u! zan, dinah, deneen, kent, melvin, tonga, and reginald. (mooney) rest in peace cuz We luv u!

  37. Diane Thomas says

    Rest In Heavenly Peace Durk. You will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to the entire Harris Family.

  38. Jacqueline Jackson says

    Sending my love, prayers and condolences to the family. When I heard of his passing all I could think about was Marcel. But I pray God give you all comfort and peace Jackie (daddy’s girl) love you guys💖💖

  41. Jerry &Anita McWhorter says

    We will miss our dear cousin Durk Harris & Our Hope is to see him in the Ressurection
    John 5:28,29
    Our Prayer’s are with Our entire Harris family .

  42. Elder James and Pamela Oates says

    Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Deacon Durk will be missed.

  43. Marta Rodriguez says

    My sympathies go out to you your mom Marcel and your family…Rest in Peace Durk you truly will be missed by so many…I will miss ya…Know you are all in my thoughts…Sending Prayers and Love…as Durl called me Dia 🙂

  44. Minister Lewis says

    Rest in Christ my brother. You were a great guy, friend and deacon. You’ll be missed. Prayers for the family.

  47. Fred & wanda Brown says

    Thank you my friend for taking me to get a suit. Laughing in church (oops)and always looking out for someone else ! I’m going to miss you , trying to get the Male choir at STMBC back again. I thank you for the way you’ve touched my life and the lord has another angel in the flock .Amen

  48. Chaplain Bob Duthie says

    Durk,
    Your kindness and generosity has touched the lives of so many. You spread love and happiness everywhere you went and to everyone along the way. You were one of the kindest and genuine souls I ever had the pleasure of meeting. The Lord Jesus has called you
    home to take part in the eternal reward. Well done “Good and Faithful Servant”…

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