Alton Carson

"Hippie" Harris, Sr.

Mr. Alton Carson Harris, Sr., better known ae "Hippie" passed peacefully from this life the morning of November 14, 2023, after a gradual decline in health. He was born on June 22, 1953, to Marion Carson, and raised by Rufus and Mary Harris in Reynolds. Georgia.

He was a 1972 graduate of Taylor County Boys School. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and attended Albany State College as a drum major. He worked over 20 plus years in the construction industry. Later in life he was employed by AEP Industry of Griffin, Georgia.

He loved the Lord, his family, the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. Alton is survived by his wife Barbara Harris; two beloved children, Tanisha Harris of Hampton, GA, and Alton C. Harris, Jr., of Fort Walton Beach, FL; four beloved grandchildren, Nyla Walker, Monte Harris, Londyn Pyron and Nevaeh Booker; four sisters, Darlene Carson, Janice Harris, Marilyn, and Shirley Stubbs; one brother, Everett (Fannie Mae) Carson; siblings in-law, Benjamin (Mary) Williams, Michael (Denia) Owens, Ronnie (Melinda) Owens, Sr., and Portia (Robert) Caldwell. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Family and friends are asked to arrive at the Funeral Home by 1:45 PM. "Good-byes are not forever, Good-byes are not the end. They simply means we'll miss you, until we meet again". Please keep the entire family in your prayers. Minister Rufus Clemmons is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.