In Loving Memory

Alexander Harris

Resident of Charlotte, North Carolina
July 6, 1946 - July 3, 2019

Obituary

Alexander Harris, longtime resident of Charlotte, NC, passed away after a life beautifully lived. A devoted caregiver and storyteller, Alexander Harris had a gift for making people feel seen, valued, and loved. We are grateful for every moment shared.

Created with love by Zoey Smith

Age 73
Born in San Francisco, CA
Lived in Charlotte, NC
Served in the United States Army

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Life Story

A Life Remembered

Alexander Harris lived a life defined by love, purpose, and connection to the people around them.

Early Years

From their earliest years, Alexander Harris demonstrated a natural warmth that drew people near. Raised with strong values, they carried a love of family and community that would define everything they did.

Family & Relationships

Alexander Harris is survived by beloved family members who were the center of their world.

Life & Interests

Alexander Harris found great joy in simple pleasures — good food, great company, music, and being outdoors in Charlotte.

Favorites

Coffee in the morning, walks in the park, family dinners, and a good book.

Special Moments

Family gatherings, holidays, and quiet evenings at home stand out as the moments Alexander Harris treasured most.

Milestones

Marriage, parenthood, career achievements, and a lifetime of service to family and community.

Legacy

Alexander Harris's greatest legacy is the love they gave so freely and the lives they helped shape. We are better for having known them, and we honor their memory by continuing to live with the same grace they showed us.

Favorite Quote

Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.

Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Tulip Garden Funeral Home

August 4, 2023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Public Event

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938 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Grace Cathedral

August 11, 2023 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Public Event

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Event Name: Celebration of Life
Event Information: Public Event
938 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Eulogies

Alexander's Son

There are people who enter our lives and leave footprints so deep they can never be erased. Alexander Harris was one of those people. A native of Charlotte, NC, Alexander lived a life of extraordinary purpose and quiet heroism — not through grand gestures, but through a thousand small acts of kindness that added up to something truly beautiful.

From 1946 to 2019, Alexander touched more lives than they ever knew. They were the backbone of the family, the steady presence friends turned to, and a source of inspiration to all who crossed their path. Their laughter was contagious, their wisdom hard-earned, and their love unconditional.

As we lay Alexander Harris to rest, we do so with full hearts — grateful for every year, every memory, and every moment they were ours. Sleep well, Alexander. You have earned it.

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Tributes

Linda Castillo

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:33 AM

Alexander Harris touched my heart in ways I cannot fully express. I am so grateful our paths crossed. Their memory will live on in every life they touched, including mine. Wishing the family peace and comfort in the days ahead.

James Holloway