Obituary of George ‘Jack’ Harris

       George E. 'Jack' Harris, 95, Chapel Hill, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 in a Whitehouse nursing home. He was born May 3, 1917 in Tyler to the late Tom and Viola Elliott Harris. He was a retired carpenter having built many new homes. He served in the U.S. Army 14th Armored Division during World War II. For his service, he received the purple heart and two bronze stars.        He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Geraldine Harris.         Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, B. J. and Edith Harris, Chapel Hill; a grandson, Brandon Cody and his wife Mandy, Tyler; and one great grandson, Brandon Cade Harris.        The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.