Alvin Harris

    Funeral services for Alvin Harris, 87, of Lamesa will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church with Harry Pittam officiating. 
    Interment will follow to Dawson County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Branon Funeral Home. 
    Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home.  
    Alvin was born February 28, 1935, in Dawson County, Texas to Frank and Georgia Mae (Young) Harris. He married Lynn Sealy on March 3, 1956 at the Bryan Street Baptist Church in Lamesa, Texas, they were married 66 years.
     Alvin started farming at a young age in both Dawson and Martin Counties driving a tractor up until his late seventies, when he then learned to use his pointing finger instead. He served in the United States Army from 1958-1959 and also served on the board of the Flower Grove Gin for 21 years where he made many lifelong friends. Alvin enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going fishing and visiting Ruidoso, N.M.
    Alvin loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren but adored his wife and her cooking. He really enjoyed seeing her come around the corner with his afternoon snacks ,especially his ice cream with chocolate syrup.  Alvin will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
     He is survived his wife, Lynn Harris of Lamesa; son, Brian Harris and wife Tracey of Lamesa, daughters, Rhonda Harris of Brownfield, and Patti Stewart and husband Brent of Lubbock; 8 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and his brother Melvin Harris and wife Juanell of Lamesa.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Odie Harris, and O.C. Harris; sisters, Velma Harris, Silva Wren, Juanita Wolford, and Murleen Self; and infant siblings, Grady Harris, and Ruby Harris.
     The family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.
    To send condolences online, please visit: www.branonfuneralhome.com
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