Warner Robins, GA- Carlisle Bonneau “Billy” Harris, Jr., 56, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Houston Medical Center. The visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel. The funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Green Acres Baptist Church at 2:00 pm with Reverend Johnny Ellison officiating. The entombment will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum. The family accepts flowers but ask that any donations please be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Billy was born on May 23, 1962 in Greensboro, NC to Carlisle B. Harris, Sr. and Lottie May (Weatherford) Harris both Warner Robins, GA. He worked most of his life in the food service industry, primarily at Morrison’s Cafeteria. Billy loved his coffee, rocking in his chair on the front porch and smoking a cigarette. He could often be found at the Waffle House on Watson Blvd. drinking coffee and spending time with his buddy, Stan Brazzil. Billy was a very generous and kindhearted person, who would give you the very shirt off his back. He never met a stranger. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Green Acres Baptist Church, where he enjoyed greeting everyone in there Sunday school classes. Billy enjoyed traveling, watching classic television series, such as Andy Griffith and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Billy is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Dykes (Tony) of Warner Robins and Kathy Cook (Lonnie) of Lizella; nieces and nephews: Dusty Dykes (Jenny), Clay Dykes (Jennifer), Jacob Zammit, Joshua Zammit and Cheyenne Zammit; great nieces and nephew: Layla, Easton and Saylor.
Please visit www.burpeescottmemorialchapel.com to sign the online guestbook and to view the video tribute for the family. With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
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