Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:16 am

Mr. Earl Paulk Harris, 72, of Forest City, NC passed away on Friday, March 4. Memorial services were held at Crowe’s Mortuary. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Harris Sr. and Cora Funderburk Harris; his sisters, Ruth Philbeck. Azallee Mosley and Mattie Lou Bumgardner,, and brothers Sonny Harris and Cecil Harris.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Sisk “Libby” Harris; and two sisters, Hellon Bagwell and Bobbie Vickers, both of Forest City.

Memorials may be made to Adaville Baptist Church or the donor’s charity of choice.

Crowe’s Mortuary of Rutherfordton, NC is serving the family.