Family will receive friends on Tuesday 11/26/2024 at 10:30 a.m. until the time of Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Forestlawn Memorial Gardens 5600 E Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213. Pastor Melissa Simons, officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church of Christ.

Nathaniel Harris, 89 made his heavenly transition on Thursday November 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Affectionately known as “Nate” was born on August 17, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio.  Nathaniel is a graduate of Columbus East High School where he played football, and basketball.  Nathaniel was an avid sports fan.  He was a proud member of “The Apostolic Christian Church of Christ” where he served as head deacon and on the usher board.  Nathaniel loved his pastor/niece.  He was active in his community coaching basketball and attending games and other events that involved the young people.  Nathaniel influenced the lives of many people both young and old. 

Nathaniel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Audrey (Dennis) Harris, Father Embry Harris and mother Robie Harris, sisters Addie Flemister, Eleanor Tyler and Lily Roy and brothers Embry Harris, Jr, Dezzie Harris and Roland Harris. 

Left to cherish his memories, Daughters: Angela and Lynette Harris and son Gary Harris, grandchildren Ashley Perkins and Erika (Nigel) Bryant, great grandchildren Serenity and Jaila Perkins and Nigel Bryant, II, sisters Delores Lewis and Hattie Merrill and a host of other relatives and friends. Special friends:  Phyllis Dixon, Greta Cockrell, Francis Eberhardt and Diane Holmes (Lady Bug).  Special Thank You to his neighbors: Gary Andrews and Pat Fluellen and to the services provided by White’s Funeral and Cremation. A special thank you for Mount Carmel Hospice.

 

“When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, why cry for I have been set free.

Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, miss me but let me go.

For this journey we all must take and each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master’s Plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,

Miss me, but let me go.”