Celebrating the Life of
Donald Harris
September 8, 1976 — August 20, 2023
Services
Funeral Service (In-Person)
Saturday, September 2, 2023, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Happy Gospel Church / Bradenton, FL
Memories and Condolences
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God, this one hurts the deepest. I couldn't have asked for a better Friend. Donald you will be truly missed my brother. SIP
The first time I’ve met Donald one of his colleague got hurt in our street and I came to help, cleaning his eyes. Donald was so grateful and I told him it was totally normal. We are all human, ONE, and should take care of each other. After that time we always said hi and exchanged a few words each time he passed by. Such a great man, a beautiful Soul with always a smile on his face. The idea came to organize a collect each year for Xmas, from all of us on Hillside Circle, in CCE. This was the last picture taken at that time. Rest in peace dear friend, you will be missed. All my deepest sympathies to his family, dear daughter Sabrina & friends ❤️
I never knew your Father - Donald, but seeing his smile and reading the posts, it seems that Heaven has called her Angel back home. His smile speaks his soul and I can tell he was a good man. I wish I knew him. I feel like I almost do. Sending prayers for your peace of heart and know your Dad is smiling down upon all. RIP Donald 🙏😇❤️
Donald was the hardest working and happiest man I have ever met. He was appreciative of any outreach and sharing. He will be missed by anyone who had the joy to know him.
We had the honor and the privilege of knowing Donald for a number of years. Every time he worked in our neighborhood he brightened our days. He always had a smile and positive thoughts to start our day and he is truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers for his family with such a devastating loss. Rest in Peace Donald knowing you were loved.
I can really say my heart is broken I just talked to Mr Harris on the phone a week before his passing even though he was in pain but you couldn't tell he was happy that I called to check up on him no matter what day it is he always was the same he had a big heart and a big smile I remember when he first came to waste management he was determined to get his CDL and get hired on when he got those two things he was the happiest man on Earth him and Cisco became partners we called them the milkmans cuz they did not know how to stop milking that cow once they clocked in they did not no how to clock out I'm truly going to miss you friend better known as my big brother may you sleep in peace until we meet again much luv my brother
Donald ever since we met years ago you always been a solid dude, stayed with a smile on your face and always stayed the same. It was a pleasure working with you, and also having you as a friend you’ll be missed but never forgotten.
My Brother man I’m gonna truly miss you it was an honor working and knowing you, I’m gonna miss our talks every day after work about the real state game, man you was like a lil brother to me and I’m heartbroken but God doesn’t make mistakes so take your rest my Brother and keep Heaven cleaned up as you Did Lakewood Ranch Love you man!!!
I just wanted to say how touched we were by this beautiful person who always smiled , said hello and new our names . That is someone we all should aspire to be like . He was an amazing person who just in a minute of knowing him made us want to be better people . May you and your family have great strength during this time
I’ll never forget the Mud Run we did together in March! We were so excited to spend time together and shed blood, sweat, and tears to the finish line! We told each other we’d go every year but now I’ll run for the both of us. Love you and miss you so much, Dad 😘😘
Dear beloved family of Donald Harris. Twice a week I would look forward to seeing Donald and his Waste Management family drop by my home to pick up my garbage. I always gave him and his team some cold water bottles and a sweet smile. His goodness made me remember all that is right about life and our world. My husband and I will miss his generous spirit and gracious ways. Thank you for loving him and know that you are in our hearts through this time of loss. Sherrill and Sid Kaplan, Hillside Circle .
My deepest condolences to the Harris fam. I was a dispatcher up until a year ago and I got the pleasure to meet Donald in person. As his dispatcher, I sent positive messages of encouragement daily for "my drivers". Donald always told me how much he appreciated those messages. About a week ago, I so happen to be going thru some of my cards, and l read the one Donald gave me. Thirty minutes later, I get a text of his passing. I could not believe it. We can never understand why God takes our loved ones before "we" would want but it's his will. I lost my mother 2 years ago, out of nowhere. May God bless the Harris fam as you grieve. 🙏🏾 forever.... May he bless you with unconditional comfort thru these times.. Again, my deepest condolences. 🙏🏾
I meant Donald years ago through Yalonda. He was a well liked man. Gone to soon Donald
I am so sorry about Donald’s loss. We are heart broken as well. My 5 year old son looked forward to seeing him twice a week for the past 3 years. He was also so happy, positive, and always took extra time to hang out with my son during his work day. Donald used to pretend to be the villain when my son dressed as Spider-Man, he used to race my son up and down the street laughing the whole time, and always yelled to our family or honked the garbage truck horn. We loved seeing him and felt that we grew close to him. He was amazing. He was taken too soon. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
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