Cypress Grove Baptist Church

Obituary

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” ~ 2 Timothy 4:7

Rev. Glennie Ray Harris was born on February 9, 1962, in Vaughan, MS, to the late Everlena and Thomas

Harris Sr.

Ray accepted Christ, as his personal Savior, at an early age. He united with Bell’s Chapel M.B. Church in

Vaughan, MS and maintained his membership there, until his death, under the leadership of his brother, Rev.

Danny Harris. Ray was a key servant at Bell’s Chapel M.B. Church. There, he served as a trustee,

maintenance, preacher, teacher, and administrative advisor.

Ray attended elementary school at Linwood Elementary; he graduated from Benton High School in 1980.

Ray departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2024, peacefully, in his home. He left a void in the lives of

everyone who loved and adored his unique and humorous spirit.

Ray was preceded in death by his father: Thomas Harris, Sr.; his mother: Everlena Chambers-Harris; his

brothers: Theodis Minnifield, Thomas Harris, Jr., and Roy Harris; his sister: Lela Mae Starling; and his son:

Jorwalski Harrell.

Ray will lovingly be remembered by his children: Michael Hudson, Timothy Crogier, Kourtney Williams,

Amanda Coleman, and Quanisha Prince; his siblings: Persell (Diane) Minnifield, Martha Taylor, Rev.

Danny Harris, Margaret (Travis) McBride, and Bertha (Ivory) Morris; ten (10) grandchildren; and a host of

nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

Ray will be fondly remembered by family and friends as being a jack of all trades. He was the funniest

comedian, greatest DJ, the best carpenter, cook, and mechanic.

Order of Service

Sis. Vernita Batts, Program Guide

Processional

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Clergy and Family Members

Musical

Selection

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Choir

Scripture Reading

New Testament ...........................................................................................................Rev. Howard Harris

Old Testament ......................................................................................................... Dr. Charles I. Bradley

Prayer ............................................................................................................................ Dr. Charles I. Bradley

Musical

Selection

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Choir

Words of Encouragement .................................................................................. Rev. Theodore Thompson

Reflections and Expressions

As a Pastor/Brother | Rev. Danny Harris

As a Family Member | Dionne Bennett

As a Church Member | Deacon Edmond Gordon

Obituary .................................................... Read Silently ................................................. Soft Music

Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ Sis. Vernita Batts

Solo ........................................................................................................................... Sis. Pam Sutton

Eulogy

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Dr. Carl Hunt

Pastor, Green Pastures Baptist Church – Jackson, MS

Scott Memorial Funeral Directors in Charge

Recessional ........................................................................................................ Clergy, Family

& Friends

Tributes

A Very Dear Dad

There are so many things I wish I could have said and done,

but sadly, can no longer do now that you are gone.

But I want you to know that though you’re out of sight, you’ll always be in my heart.

I want you to know that I will always cherish you, I’ll always love you, and always remember you.

You are too precious to be forgotten, and too priceless to be ever replaced.

You were one in a million and you’ll always be the precious and unique dad I cared for so dearly.

Forever will you live on, in my heart and mind. Forever will you live in my thoughts, and never die.

And until that day, when we shall meet again, I’ll continue to cherish all my memories of you.

Love Always, Your Children

Michael, Timothy, Kourtney, Amanda, and Quanisha

Love

Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not easily

angered. Love keeps no record of wrongs, love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. Love

always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4

That’s who you are, that’s who you were and that’s who you’ll forever be to me, the epitome of love.

Rest My Love, Anjanette

I thought of you today but that is nothing new,

I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

I think of you in silence, and I often speak your name,

All I have now are my memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part.

God had you in His arms and I have you in my heart.

Love Char, Casey, Mackenzie, Jrue and Jahari

Ray, words cannot begin expressing the feeling of emptiness that we are feeling. You were more

than our youngest brother. you were our affordable handyman, our chef, and our mechanic. You

were our praying minister, and whether or not they were true, you were our greatest storyteller.

I know that "Cedric" may be well known as the entertainer, but they never met you! Thank you for

the love, the laughter, and the joy that you left us with. We will cherish all the special memories.

You are loved and will be missed. Rest in peace, dear brother. Until we meet again.

Love Your Sisters

To Our Uncle Glennie Ray

Our hearts ache at the thought of never hearing your laughter or seeing your smile. We will definitely

miss your cooking, especially the beans. We will find comfort in all the great memories of you and the

great times we shared. You were our chef, a spiritual leader, a friend and most all our little Uncle. You

loved us deeply and we loved you back. Uncle Ray, you have run the race, fought the fight, kept the

faith and finished your course. You will forever live in our hearts.

Love Your Nieces and Nephews