Lonnie Olyen Harris
Lonnie Olyen Harris
February 18, 1928 ~ July 4, 2011
Lonnie O. "Potsy" HarrisDaingerfield- Funeral services for Lonnie O. "Potsy" Harris, 83, of Daingerfield will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at South Union Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Clark and Rev. Chad Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Clark Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home.Mr. Harris was born February 18, 1928 in Daingerfield and died Monday, July 4, 2011 in Longview.Potsy was a member of South Union Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. He was also retired from Lone Star Steel and a member of United Steelworkers of America.Lonnie is survived by his wife, Odie Harris of Daingerfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Dale Bohannon of Calvert, Tx., Tammy and Mike Hawkins of Hughes Springs; sister, Charlotte Moore of Daingerfield; grandchildren, Sonya & Nick Hall of Naples, MacKenzie and Donovan Denmon of Naples, and Cody Hawkins of Hughes Springs; 4 great grandchildren; 3 Step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild.Numerous nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.Online condolences may be made at Nail-Haggardfh.com
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Potsy was one of my favorites, growing up in the 1960’s. He was a great guy. Odie Mae, Teresa and Tammy, you will be in my prayers.
Harris Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed Potsy for many years, either Lone Star Steel or with the girls growing up together. He was a dear and will missed greatly. Andra and Doug Clay
Teresa & Dale, Our hearts are with you and your family. May God give you peace and serenity. My love and prayers, Leah
Sorry for your loss and praying for your family!
So sorry to hear about Mr. Harris. He was a friend and worked at LSS with my Ronnie. I remember him having his church, S. Union Baptist, pray when Ronnie had cancer and that meant alot to us. He was so kind to me when Ronnie passed away. My prayers are with the family.
Odie Mae, Teresa, and Tammy, Thinking of Potsy brings a smile to our faces. So many great memories. Love to each of you.
My prayers are with you. Mr Harris was one that will never forgot.
We’ve lost a good friend and brother in Christ. Levi and Mona Collins
Odie Mae, Teresa, Tammy, and Charlotte: We were so fortunate to have lived in Daingerfield and met so many wonderful people. Potsy was such a fine, Christian man. My prayers and condolences are with you all.
We will all miss Potsy, and wish the Lord gives you comfort and peace during this time. God Bless! Reva
All my family will always remember Potsy as he made us laugh many times.Our prayers are with you and may God bless.
Potsy was one of the best! He served his Lord and his Church well! I have so many special memories of him while growing up in South Union. My deepest love and sympathy to Ms. Odie Mae, Teresa and Tammy. We shall see him again!
Dear Odie Mae, Teresa,Tammy and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband,father and grandfather. Ronnie and I have such fond memories of Potsy. Ronnie says he was like having another dad and I grew to love him also. Rest in the fact knowing where he is and one day you will be reunited with him. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
We are sorry for he loss of your husband and father of your children We are praying for your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Potsy was highly respected and we will miss him greatly.