Preston Alan Harris

August 9, 1976 - August 16, 2016

Preston Alan Harris of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Wayland Alvin and Wanda Faye (Wright) Harris on August 9, 1976 in Dallas, Texas and passed from this life on August 16, 2016 at his home at the age of 40 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Preston grew up in Garland, Texas where he graduated from Garland High School. He then attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where he received his B.A. in Arts and Church Music. Preston also attended seminary in Ft. Worth (Southwestern Seminary) where he obtained a Master’s in Christian Education and Community Ministry. Preston was currently the music and education pastor at First Baptist Church in Elmore City, Oklahoma. He loved singing and writing music. The highlights of his life were his family and ministry. The most important thing he taught others about life was to always have a focus on God and His eternal plans. Mr. Harris is survived by: His wife: Julie of the home Daughters: Kaili Hope and Madison Grace of the home Parents: Wayland and Wanda Harris of Fayetteville, AR Father & Mother in-Law: Richard & Kathy Pierce of Longview, TX Brother: Paul Alvin Harris & his wife Danyelle of Eureka Springs, AR Grandfather: Tommy Wright Sister in-Law: Jeannie Farahnak & her husband Dustin Grandmother in-Law: Jean Melton 2 Nieces: Alyssa & Baylee Harris and 2 Nephews: Caleb & Daxton Harris all of Eureka Springs, AR Preston is preceded in death by his Grandparents: Holland & Agnes Harris and Ida Mae Wright A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Elmore City with Rev. Danny Reed officiating. Cremation services are under the direction of Wooster funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com