Terrill “Terry” Wayne Harris, 67, of New York, New York passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1955 to Carl Wayne and Shirley Mae Zeutzius Harris in Louisville, KY.

After Terry graduated from Adair County High School in Columbia, KY in 1973, he studied theater and dance at Western Kentucky University. After graduating in 1978, he moved to New York, where he made his home until his death. Terry worked in theater and dance but later moved into hospitality services where he served many people through catering, serving, and hosting social events for businesses and client family gatherings. Terry was a true professional in his industry. He was a true friend to many people and loved his family dearly. He was often considered the life of any party. Terry loved to travel, attend theater productions, especially Broadway shows. He also enjoyed creative photography and floral arrangement. He loved being with his many friends and touched many people with his acts of kindness and gift-giving.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Michael Harris & wife Laura of Columbia, KY

2 nieces & 1 nephew: Alayna Bryant (Tyler) of Columbia, KY, Anna Cox (Ryan) of Bowling Green, KY, and Adam Harris of Columbia, KY

2 great-nieces: Ainsley Bryant & Delsie Bryant

Terry was special “Tito” to his nieces and nephew and took great care to spoil them at every opportunity. 

Visitation: Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pmET at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

Funeral Service: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Local Visitation: After 4:00pmCT on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.