Marty Ray Harris, 48, died Thursday Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, TN. Marty was born on Dec. 10, 1974, in Donelson, TN. He is the son of Terry Marvin Harris and Laura Louise LeClaire.
He is survived by children Drew (Myra) Harris, Ashton Harris, Gavin Robinson, and Sasha Harris; grandchildren Kaden Harris, Raelynn Choate, Lillian Harris, and Easton Wiser; parents Terry (Darlene) Harris and Laura LeClaire; siblings Terry Harris Jr., Marla Harris, and Crystal (Chris) Parks; cousins Kimberly (Scott) Frey, Crystal Crowson, Haskell Miller Jr., Wayne Stanley, Allison (Dewayne) Clayton, Lauren Goley, Chris Cantrell, Brian Harris, and Tommi Vowell; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and second-cousins.
Marty is preceded in death by paternal grandfather Ernest Harris Sr., paternal grandmother Marcella Harris, maternal grandfather Malcolm Goodman, maternal grandmother Katherine Hartley, uncle Ernest (Ernie) Harris Jr., uncle Tommy Harris, cousin Robbie Harris, great-uncle Woodrow (Uncle Bo) Stover, great-aunt Catherine (Aunt Cat) Stover, and grandson Camden Harris.
More than anything in his life he was proud of his children for all their accomplishments. Every time he saw his kids, he praised them for being smart, helping others, and for being “good kids.” He remained a kid at heart and enjoyed having a good time and being silly with his nieces, nephews, and extended family. He could entertain kids and adults with his impressions of people, his jokes, and just being himself.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Henry Horton State Park Shelter 4 in Chapel Hill, TN.