Glenmora, LA (5/26/2023) – Services for Derrick Christopher Dewayne Harris will be at 10 am on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Grace Christian Center, with Bishop Gerald Simon and Rev. David Walker officiating.
Mr. Harris, age 20, of Glenmora, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on May 16, 2023. Derrick was attending a private graduation gathering when he was tragically shot and killed.
Derricks aunt said:
Derrick was just a country boy. He loved riding horses & atv’s. He loved trail rides & was the life of the party anywhere he went! His smile was contagious! He loved to have fun. He worked at Boise cascade in Oakdale and he would help his grandpa mow yards. He just wanted to be a good man! & was all about making his money! Legally at that. He loved to be around his family. Anything event wise bbq’s, parties, family reunions he was there & dancing (even though he couldn’t dance a lick!) He was just a sweet kid, man he didn’t deserve this at all!
Erica Branch
Glenmora’s Chief of Police said on the Department’s Facebook page:
I’d like to start this by saying my thoughts and prayers are with the family of Derrick Harris. I’ve known Derrick, like many of you, since he was a kid. He was a good person and deserved better. It’s time for us to come together as a community and remember Derrick for what he was, a person who made us laugh, a person who made others around him smile and a person who could light up a dark room with his presence.
-Chief Jacob Hicks
Derrick had a bright future, which was unfortunately taken from him. And because of that, his family and our community mourns. His family has suffered a tragic loss that will be with them for the rest of time. I can’t begin to imagine what they’re going through.
On this day, just two days after the incident, the last suspect was taken into custody. This would not have been possible without the selfless dedication by detectives at the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and officers of the Glenmora Police Department, and for that, I thank them. I would also like to thank the community for their perseverance and willingness to help law enforcement bring this case to a close. Whether it be at the scene or the multiple phone calls after, it was very much appreciated.
This act was an act of cowardice and senselessness. We hope now for the courts to bring those responsible to justice for the horrific crime they have committed. Now is not a time for retaliation and more bloodshed. Again, I pray this community comes together in remembrance of Derrick and ask that you also remember the Harris and Baker families in your prayers.
Thank you,
Derrick is preceded in death by his grandmother Marian Harris, Dorothy Walker, grandfather James Walker, Niece- Baby girl Harris, and Grandmother, Mary Branch.
Derrick is survived by his parents, Teshiana Harris and Denerick Baker, Stepdaughter Londyn; three brothers: Jordan Harris, Kaden Baker, and Cayden Turner; and three sisters: Brianna and Alexis Harris and Tamia Baker.
The family requests NO PICTURES.
A Private burial service for IMMEDIATE family only. (No exceptions)
Funeral services are under the direction of Robinson Family Mortuary. Burial will be in Glenmora Community Cemetery.
