Harris, Elmon Fredward

After a life full of love, Elmon Fredward “Freddie” Harris, 77, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born to the late Martin Elmon and Iva Dell Harris on March 10, 1949, just minutes after his twin, Martin Edward “Eddie” Harris, Freddie grew up on Little Mountain Dairy Farm where he spent his life taking care of everyone and everything.

Freddie joined the Army Reserves where he was proud to serve his country. During his time in the service, he met the love of his life, Freeda, and they built a wonderful life in Willis. Freddie loved the Lord and was a dedicated member to Topeco Christian Church.

Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his twin, Eddie; sister-in-law, Paula Harris; granddaughter, Megan Conner; and niece, Valerie Wade.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Freeda Alderman Harris; mother-in-law, Sylvia Goad; children and their spouses, Angela and Steve Webb, Lorrie Kaye and Philip Wheeler, Shawn and Kristin Harris; siblings and their spouses, Gary and Pat Harris, Sonya and Gary Thompson; and the true lights of his life arrived later in life, his grandchildren, which he adored including their spouses and great-grandchildren; Morgan and Evan Phillips, Austin and Caitlin Harris, Sidney and Zach Rutledge, Maggie Webb, Macy Webb, and Cohen Harris; great-grandchildren, Avri, Brylee and Camden Phillips. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Topeco Christian Church with Rev. Greg Cox Officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in his memory to Topeco Christian Church c/o Pam Harris 3460 Floyd Hwy S Floyd, VA 24091.