Life’s Reflections
Derek Andre Harris was born July 28, 1968, to Perry and Lillie Knox. He was the oldest of three children and attended Treadwell High School. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age at Princeton Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Napoleon Rodgers. As a member of New Nonconnah M.B. Church, he was a faithful member until his sudden demise. He was a member of the music ministry, where he played the guitar. Derek was a very kind and positive man. He always gave you a friendly smile and never met a stranger. As a youth and young adult, he loved music so much that he saved his money and bought his first guitar, as he was inspired by “Prince.” He was determined to learn how to play the guitar without taking any professional lessons. This was definitely Derek’s gift from God. His God-given gift made room for him. Little did he know that it would allow him to travel around the world playing for and with Musical Icons, such as Albert King, Gladys Knight, Shirley Brown, Reverend Al Green, and so many more. Derek has also played at several local churches, outings, events, weddings, venues on Beale Street and throughout the mid-south area. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry, and one sister Cassandra. He leaves to cherish his passing; one son Travarus and two daughters Kayla and Jasmine, one grandson Jayce; his mother Lillie Jackson (Elgin) and a sister Tina Knox; two nieces Camille and Keyona; two nephews Christopher and Tony and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins and a special friend and neighbor Ms. Sandra Lynn Clinton.
O rder of S ervice Saturday, August 7, 2021 12:00 Noon
New Nonconnah M.B. Church
4701 Tulane Road Memphis, Tennessee 38109 Reverend Clennon Saulsberry, Sr. ~ Officiant & Senior Pastor
Musical Prelude Processional Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament.........................Min. Jordan Richardson Prayer......................................................................Rev. Willie Hardy Musical Selection...........................................New Nonconnah Choir Words of Comfort..................................Rev. Clennon Saulsberry, Jr. Solo............................................................................Jasmine Harris
Expressions
(Respectfully, Two Minutes Please)
Family & Friends
Musical Selection...........................................New Nonconnah Choir Special Tribute Acknowledgement & Resolution..........................Tiphany Richardson Solo.................................................................................Helen White Eulogy....................................................Rev. Clennon Saulsberry, Sr. Committal Rites Recessional
~Acknowledgement ~
The family of Derek Andre Harris would like to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, flowers, cards, phone calls, and messages. We thank you for your love and support during this difficult time. We want you to know that we appreciate your every act of kindness shown to us as it is a source of comfort and consolation for us. ~The Family
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ New Nonconnah Music Ministry
~Active Pallbearers ~ Musicians
~Reception ~
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