Obituaries

Cader P. Harris, Jr.

Elizabeth City, NC - Cader Perry Harris Jr., age 88, of 200 Pine Lake Drive, Elizabeth City, N.C., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Harris, a native of Elizabeth City, N.C., was the son of the late Cader Perry Harris Sr. and Minnie Bray Harris and the husband of Mary Tudor Harris of Elizabeth City, N.C. Mr. Harris graduated from North Carolina State University in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering and worked for Dupont. He shortened his engineering career and returned home to Elizabeth City to help his father operate his clothing business, Cader Harris & Son. Mr. Harris continued to own and operate this Elizabeth City mainstay for decades. Mr. Harris was a lifetime member of The First Baptist Church and served on the Board of Deacons. During his life, Mr. Harris was dedicated to providing community service throughout the Elizabeth City and Albemarle area. he served on both the City Council and the County Commission. He actively served in numerous organizations and boards, including Boys Club, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Downtown Business Association and Albemarle Hospital Board of Trustees. He was one of the founders of the HOPE Group, an association dedicated to encouraging racial and cultural cooperation. In 2002, Mr. Harris received the prestigious Nancy Susan Reynolds award in recognition of his efforts to improve racial harmony. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Mary Tudor Harris; his daughter, Cindy Perry Harris; his son, Robert Charles Harris; a stepdaughter and three stepsons; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Frances Horner. A memorial service will be at The First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The First Baptist Church, PO Drawer 402, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0204 or HOPE Groupe, %Dr. Kurt Hunsburger, 900 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. You may sign the online register at www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

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