Raybon Cortez Harris Jr

December 3, 1958 - April 14, 2023
Raybon Cortez Harris Jr

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Raybon Cortez Harris Jr. age 64, a resident of Washington, NC passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital after a fight with cancer.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6:30pm until the service hour and other times at the home. A private family burial will be held Wednesday.

Raybon was born in Saline County, Kansas on December 3, 1958 the son of the late Raybon Cortez Harris Sr. and Mary Louise Johnson Harris who survives. He worked as a locksmith for over two decades in the Beaufort County School system and was a member of the Alligood Church of God. He currently attended the New Life Church in Washington, NC. He was a giving, thoughtful man who found more joy in giving than receiving as anyone who received a bounty from his garden can attest. He found joy in rebuilding cars and tractors. Raybon was a man possessed of a large and generous heart, most of which was given to his loving wife Tammy and his two sons Raybon III and Casey who were his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife: Tammy Alligood Harris; two sons: Raybon Cortez Harris III and wife Catherine of Washington, NC; Casey Shawn Harris and fiancée Tabita Chavez of Washington, NC; two brothers: Wesley Harris of Williamston, NC; Ricky Harris of Cary, NC and several nieces and nephews. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his sister Martha Jane Harris Couick.

In lieu flowers memorial donations may be made to the New Life Church Building Fund by clicking here

Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to serve the Harris family.




Celebration of Life

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
7:30 PM

Joseph B Paul Jr. Washington Funeral and Cremation - Directions
4500 US Hwy 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
252-975-4500

Visiting Hours

Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service - Directions
4500 US 264 E. Washington NC 27889
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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  • May 16, 2023
    Thomas Ballance says:
    One of the nicest people you would ever meet.

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    Brenda Beach Rapin says:
    Went to school with Raybon. Was one of the Ole Everett’s gang. He was always such a nice and quiet guy. Looks like he lived life to the fullest. Thoughts and prayers for Wesley and all the family. Class of 1978. ♥️ 🙏💛

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    William Harvey says:
    A good man to work with.

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    Juliette Grosclaude says:
    Oh, Mr. Raybon, who will make my keys now…? You have been so helpful over the years; always ready to help and with a smile on your face. Always willing to have a little chat and cheer me up. I will really miss you. 🕊️ 💜

  • April 18, 2023
    Timmy Greer says:
    I knew Mr. Ray from working at the schools. He was always very nice and caring. He was always full of life. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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    Diane Bland says:
    So sorry for your loss & heartbreak. May Our Father of Love & Peace comfort you. Prayers & Continued Thoughts

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    LTC HEATH A MULLINS says:
    Our sincere condolences to you and your family, during this difficult time. Raybon was a very thoughtful person and family man, it was my honor to know such a humble servant of God. Lieutenant Colonel Heath Mullins, USA.

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    Jennifer and Joyce Mizelle says:
    So sorry for your loss. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met! Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

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    Susan Andrews says:
    Ray was an exceptionally thoughtful and generous man. Selfless, loyal, and loving, Ray has left an inspirational mark in the lives of all who were blessed to meet or know him personally; he will be greatly missed.

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    Tracey Slade Nixon says:
    So sorry for your loss. My husband and I were very fond of Raybon. He had a very giving heart and was always smiling when he stopped to talk with us. Prayers to you and your family.

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    Colon and Carol Alligood carolalligood@ says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons Tammy. I pray God will give you all peace in the days and months ahead. Heaven received a wonderful angel.

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    Sheila Jones Hommema says:
    Tammy I have no words or scripture I feel will give comfort to your heart. Please know that I love you and I pray your memories fill your ❤ heart to lessen the tears that fall😇 We lose our love ones but we are never taught how to live without them. I pray in the coming days you feel him walking with you daily😇❤🙏

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