Lee Randolph Harris

Lee Randolph Harris, born August 9, 1963, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025 unexpectedly in his home in Greensburg, Louisiana. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Terri Beard Harris, children Ryan and Lauren, brother Barry Harris (Stacey), uncle Raymond “Fred” Harris (Lynn), father-in-law Kendall Beard, sisters-in-law Kim West (Lentz), and Julie Blackwell (Rick), and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Melton Lee Harris, Jr. and Mary Arledge Harris, and mother-in-law Judith Holland Beard. 

Lee was a graduate of Walker High School, class of 1981. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from Louisiana State University in 1986. He then married the love of his life, Terri, on October 31, 1986. He worked at Exxon Mobil for many years, leaving to work for Georgia Pacific in Gloster, Mississippi until the plant closed its doors; at which time he returned to work at Exxon Mobil where he worked offshore until a category 1 hurricane hit the offshore rig. When he arrived back on land the next day, he confessed to his wife to making a deal with God: if He spared his life through the hurricane he would never work offshore again. He kept his promise. He then went to work for Louis Dreyfus Company at the Port of Baton Rouge in Port Allen, Louisiana for 11 years until his death. Lee also spent 14 years serving in the United States Naval Reserves. 

Lee faithfully attended the First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs for many years. He and his family had just moved to Greensburg, Louisiana, where he had begun attending and serving at Bethel Tabernacle in Greensburg. 

If there is one thing everyone knew about Lee Harris, he loved eating breakfast at Waffle House, where everyone knew his name. In true Harris fashion, Lee was known to call up the men in his family for an impromptu Saturday morning breakfast where he enjoyed 8 cups of coffee and a pork chop. Lee also had a love for cutting firewood, a skill he learned from his father, Junior. Lee was an amazing carpenter and home builder, where he built beautiful homes to perfection. Whether it was building a wall or an entire house, Lee’s skill in carpentry was matched by none. He loved horses, and watching old westerns. But most of all Lee loved his family and the Lord. He was a man of justice and fairness in every area of his life. Lee was a man of honor and integrity, leading a beautiful life of following Christ. 

It is an honor to celebrate the life of Lee Harris. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 5th from 3pm-6pm, with funeral service to begin at 6pm at First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs. Graveside service and burial will be on Thursday, February 6th at 11am at Carter Cemetary in Springfield, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Patrick Bourgeois, Barry Harris, Ryan Harris, Bill Quirk, Dr. Scott Smith, Dakota West. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond “Fred” Harris, and Lentz West.