Andrew "Andy" Carter Harris, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at Tucker Hospice House on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a period of declining health.

 A service celebrating Andy's life will be held at Trinity UMC in Kannapolis on Tuesday, November 3. The Memorial service will be held in the church at 4 PM with Rev, Jim Watford officiating. Visitation will be in the church parlor from 3 to 4 pm prior to the service.

Andy was born September 19, 1958, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Carter and Thelma Herrin Harris. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Suzanne H. Justice and Jann Harris and by his brother, Stan Harris.

Andy was a lifelong area resident and a lifelong member of Trinity UMC. He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of "77. In early years he worked for Cannon Mills Plant #4 as a loom fixer, later he worked in Charlotte for Scandura Conveyor Company. He retired from Kannapolis City Schools as head custodian for Kannapolis Middle School. He helped with the Boy Scouts at Trinity and also enjoyed helping with the annual church BBQ. He really loved going on annual beach trips with his family and also with “the guys”. He loved fishing at Sunset Beach and Kure Beach. 

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sharon Chisholm Harris of the home and his daughter, Ashley H. Wilhelm (Tyler) of Rockwell and his grandchildren, Oaklynn, Harper and Lainey Wilhelm. He is also survived by his sister, Amy Harris (Jon Decker) of Kannapolis and his brother-in-law, Gary Justice and his nephew, Chad Wade. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Tucker Hospice House.