Wayne Bryant "Shorty" Harris

Wayne Bryant “Shorty” Harris, 73 of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.

He was born in Rutherford County on April 26, 1951 to the late Theron C. Harris and Polly Graham Harris.

Mr. Harris owned and operated Harris Roofing for many years. Throughout his career, he roofed many buildings, including a number of churches in our area. He also grew and sold produce with his own business, A1 Produce. He frequently visited the trade lot in Forest City and sold his produce there. He formerly ran Wayne’s Café in West Marion. He was a member of the White House Community Club where he had served as Vice President. Wayne was an avid fisherman who enjoyed simple pleasures in life such as country music and a good Mountain Dew. He loved grilling and having fish frys with family and friends. Wayne made countless friends over the years, and his family and friends will all miss him dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Ward Harris; five children, Jennifer Cook (Keith), Melissa Brown (Mike), Regina Whitt (Stephen), Chris Wood (Kelly), and Andy Wood; thirteen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service with Rev. Bruce Ward officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the White House Community Club, 5408 Painters Gap Road, Union Mills, NC 28167.