Bobby Gene Harris, age 71 of Stoneville, NC, died on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the Morehead Memorial Hospital, Eden, NC. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee to the late Thomas Jessie and Nellie Lawson Harris on July 18, 1942. In addition to his parents he was preceeded in death by three brothers, Donnie Ray Harris, Harvey Harris and James E. Harris.

He was the Pastor of The True Church of Jesus Christ in Spencer and was a self-employed general contractor.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Lester Harris of the home, two daughters, Melissa "Missy" Harris Walker of Reidsville, NC, and Regina "Jill" Harris Nester of Stoneville, NC, four grandchildren, Stephen Walker and Savannah Walker of Reidsville and SaraBeth Nester and Sadie Nester both of Stoneville, NC., three brothers, Hubert Harris of Brosville, Charlie Harris of Winston-Salem, NC, Willey Lee Harris of Fieldale, three sisters,
Helen Jones of Eden, NC, Eulavene "Jinky" Justice of Martinsville, and Betty Severt of Martinsville.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the True Church of Jesus Christ, Spencer, VA with Dewey Hatcher officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6- 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the Roselawn Chapel and other times at the home at 261 Wray Street, Stoneville, NC.

Online condolences may be left at www.roselawnchapelfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home