Zachary Grant Harris of Foster, WV went home to the Lord on his 27 birthday after a work accident on November 28, 2017.
He was born in 1990 and was the baby of the family. He was a loyal friend and a dependable family member. He was a 2009 graduate of Scott High School and attended Bridgemont Technical College. He held a career in the coal fields as a mechanic and equipment operator. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Boone Lodge #170 in Madison. He was a volunteer fire fighter with the Danville Fire Department. Zach believed in serving his community. He gave his life to Christ.
Zach will be lovingly remembered by his parents; Gary and Mary Ann Smithson Harris, siblings; Tim (Amy) Harris and Jessica (Adam) Underwood, uncles; Gene (Karen) Smithson and David (Nancy) Smithson. He leaves behind his nephews; Adam and Kaden. He will be sadly missed by his sweetheart Cherrikah Mayhorn and their pup Bouncer.
He held boundless friendships throughout the community and work place.
At heaven’s gate he was welcomed by his grandparents; Gilbert and Velma Harris and Gene and Rita Smithson. His good friend Stacy Kessinger stood to greet him.
A celebration of Zach’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Rev. Tom Bias officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Park, Danville.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.