Neal Harris

Neal Harris of Covington passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the age of 85. Mr. Harris retired from the Army National Guard after 35 years, where he worked as a maintenance technician. In addition, he retired from the Newton County Sheriff's Department after 28 years of service. Mr. Harris enjoyed breakfast for 36 years at McDonalds with his dear friends. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was time spent with his family, especially his great-grandson Neal, and his beloved dog "Rambo". He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Harris; grandson, Douglas Stevens "Trae" Cash, III; parents, Erastus Reager and Fannie Mae Harris; sisters, Hazel Parrish, Helen Patrick and Jackie Durden. .

Survivors include, daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Steve Cash, Susan Gilbert and Tim Huffstickler; sons, Bob Harris, Howard Harris all of Covington; grandchildren, Kasey Cash, Hannah Cash, Patrick and Priscilla Gilbert, Luke Gilbert; great-grandson, Neal Gilbert; brother and sister-in-law, James and Margaret Harris of Monroe; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Harris will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street in Covington, with Len Strozier officiating and interment following in Newborn Memorial Cemetery in Newborn. Friends may join the family visitation at the funeral home Friday, June 17, 2016 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church Covington, 1139 Usher Street NE, Covington, GA 30014.

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Visitation

JUN 17. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

JUN 18. 2:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014