Pastor Ken Wesley Harris, Jr.

On January 27, 2021, Kenneth Wesley Harris Jr. (56) was greeted by the Saviour he served faithfully his whole life.

Ken was born in Rochester, NY on May 21, 1964 to Kenneth Wesley Harris Sr. and Janice Frazee Harris. In 1973, the Harris family relocated to Winston-Salem, NC. Ken was a 1982 graduate of Kerwin Christian School and a 1986 graduate of Tennessee Temple University. Ken received his Master of Theology from Bethany Seminary in 2012 and his Doctorate in Ministry in Pastoral Leadership from Andersonville Theological Seminary in 2020.

Ken was in his 20th year as Senior Pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and president of Union Grove Christian School in Lexington, NC. Ken formally served as Senior Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Goldston, NC. Ken started his ministry as Assistant Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Harold Fletcher at Union Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Wesley Harris. The ones left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 27 years, Kim Teague Harris; his beloved daughter, Claire Sachina Harris and his faithful furry companion, Chloe; his sisters, Belinda (Glenn) Wiggins of Monroe GA, and Teresa (Keith) Everhart of Welcome, NC; his nephews, Brian (Cindy) Wiggins, Glenn T. and Jonathan Wiggins; nieces, Dana (Nick) Hendricks and Janice Everhart; father and mother- in-law, Don and Diane Teague of Welcome, NC.; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Jeremy) Bush of Winston-Salem, NC.; and his faithful associate in ministry, T.W. (Michele) Bailey.

In 2007 God brought Ken, Kim, and Claire together as a family. The three of them enjoyed numerous adventures and created a lifetime of precious memories. Ken’s legacy was ministering to his congregation and mentoring young men in their call to ministry.

Ken served on numerous boards within the community, including Hospice of Davidson County, as well as contributing to the advancement of worldwide missions. Ken was one of the biggest fans of the Union Grove Christian School Patriots.

A celebration of Pastor Ken’s life will be on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Pastor Ken will lie in state in the Union Grove Baptist Church sanctuary from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. The celebration service will start at 2:30 P.M. followed by a private family burial in the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The service may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww7QNVZMLhU

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Pastor Ken’s memory to the UGBC Building Fund.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions face coverings are required and we ask that you practice social distancing.

The service will be live-streamed from the church website and social media outlets.

The family wishes to thank the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center team specifically Alison Koonts, Dawn Mahaffy and Patsy Michalak.  The family also is appreciative of all the prayer support around the world for #hopeforPastor.

God is good.  All the time.  All the time. God is good.

Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is serving the Harris Family. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.com