Obituary of Devon Jamel Harris

Obituary of Devon Harris PFC Devon Jamel Harris was born in Dallas, Texas, on July 3, 1986, to Tennyson Charles Harris and Sorainya Delores Harris. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Southern Hills Church of Christ. In 2004, Devon graduated from Skyline High School. He was an exceptional student as reflected in his work through tutoring other students. Devon loved music and played the violin. He continued his higher education at Southwest Christian College in Terrell, Texas, where he aspired to be a history teacher. Devon had a passion for helping others and went out of his way to assist those in need. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. In August of 2009, he heeded the call to serve his country and joined the U.S. Army. After completing basic training, he became a member of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, New York, but was based at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He was deployed to Afghanistan in late October of 2010, as a combat engineer that detected explosive devices (IED's), he cleared the way for other combat troops. His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. On November 27, 2010, during a routine mission, he lost his life. He leaves to cherish his memories, his father, Tennyson Harris; his mother, Sorainya Harris; two brothers, David Parker and Christopher Johnson; three sisters, Tiffany Dotson, Ashley Harris (his twin sister) and Monica Harris Smith; a stepbrother, Michael Rufus, a stepsister, Stephanie Rufus; his grandmother, Lula Smith Johnson; his aunts, Gail Punch, Rita C. Johnson, Bobbie Wilson, Laguana Diane Johnson and Sherrie Johnson; his uncles Carl Punch and Booker T. Harris; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.