Ronda Mr. Carl Donald "Bud" Harris, Jr. age 71, of Gwyn Street, Ronda, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Harris was born March 14, 1938 in Wilkes County to Carl Walter & Flossie Mae Myers Harris. Mr. Harris was a farmer and was a member at Ronda Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Mae Stewart Harris of the home; three sons, Randy Harris and wife Debbie of Roaring River, Kenny Carl Harris and wife Lynn, Marty Donald Harris and wife Kim all of Ronda; two stepsons, Wayne Shumate of South Carolina, David Shumate of Ronda; a daughter, Brenda McCloud and husband Daniel of Hays; a brother, Jimmy Harris and wife Carolyn of Devils Lake, N. Dakota; three sisters, Ila Mae Combs, Rosalee Holbrook and husband Fred all of Ronda, Dare Ann Shumate and husband Jerry of N. Wilkesboro; four grandchildren, Donna McCloud, Jennie Hawkins, Kimberly Bowers, and Chad Harris; two step grandchildren, David Johnson, and Chris Johnson; two great grandchildren, Caden Harris and Rylan Harris. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Ronda Baptist Tabernacle by Brother Jimmy Harris and Rev. Steve Blackburn. Burial will follow at Ronda Cemetery. Mr. Harris will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Harris family.
