TN HJR0941

Honors the memory of Ola Cecil Harris, a lifelong resident of Dayton, Tennessee, born May 5, 1926

Harris served as Rhea County Sheriff for three consecutive terms from 1968 to 1974, gaining recognition for busting illegal moonshine operations; he also served as deputy in the 1950s and later as chief deputy under Sheriff Paul Smith

Worked in the trucking industry for Harrison Trucking for 16 years and later for Pero Farms

Member of The Grove Church

Expresses official sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Harris