William Harris

William Cebern Harris, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Dawsonville, Georgia, surrounded by loved ones on May 3, 2025.
A devoted man of faith, William served as a deacon at St. John Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Army Infantry. He was also a Master Mason at the Clarkston Lodge.
From a young age, William became a steadfast provider for his family. He was deeply dedicated to those he loved and was cherished in return. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman who found joy and peace in the outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lillian Jeannette Harris, affectionately known as "Nana"; his daughters, Joyce and her husband Mike Filimon, and Linda and her husband Bruce Irvine; grandchildren, Chris and his wife Robyn Still, Amy and her husband Paul Mullen, and Josh and his wife Katy Irvine; and great-grandchildren, Grant, Harris, Connor, Ashley, Zac, Riley, William, Thomas, and Raelyn. He is also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
William’s legacy of faith, service, and love will live on through the lives he touched.

Visitation will be on May 8th, 25 from 10am-12pm at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, with a funeral service following in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 230pm at Melwood Cemetery in Stone Mountain, Georgia.