Randy Ellis Harris was born July 3, 1953 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Sam Harris Sr. and Ossie Lee Ellis Phillips on July 3, 1953. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 16, 2022 after a brief illness.

Randy spent his career with the Ford Motor Company in Hapeville, Georgia, As an assemblyman for over 30 during he retired in 2008. Following retirement, Randy set out to rekindle and build upon relationships with both family and friends. The retirement years were filled with travelling throughout the states of Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.

He leaves to cherish his memory his two children; daughter, LaTrisa Harris of Douglasville, GA, son, Patrick Harris ( Barbara) of Bartlett, TN, One grandaughter, Rashelle Harris of Bartlett, TN. Two brothers and two sisters: Tommy Ellis of Greensboro, AL , Jefferson Phillips of Birmingham, AL, Maudie Mae Phillips of Bessemer, AL and Lina Phillips of Bessemer, AL. Also a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother: Willie Mae Anderson, Juanita Brown , Marilyn Elaine Phillips and Sam Harris Jr .

Randy will be missed for his playful sense of humor and quick banter.