LaFredrick D. Harris was born January 20, 1980 to Carol Harris and the late Anthony Harris in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. LaFredrick departed from this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

LaFredrick affectionately known as Fred professed a hope in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. He joined the St. John congregation in September 2014.

Fred grew up in Colliston, Louisiana until his family relocated to Little Rock and later North Little Rock, AR. Fred graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1998. He attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR, but later received his Certification from Heritage College in Little Rock, AR. He received his training as a Medical Assistant and X-ray Technician. Fred was a Nationally Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. He loved what he did, and he was committed to the well-being of his patients. This was not just a job or career but his passion to serve! He treated his patients as if they were his own family. He was employed by Fresenius Kidney Care as a Dialysis Preceptor until his death.

Fred aka “Coach Fred” was a devoted sports dad! He coached baseball and basketball. He was a loving and devoted “Girl Dad”! He was an “old soul” who was passionate about sports but was committed to being “present” with his children and wife. Fred loved to sing gospel music and would crank it up on Sunday mornings! He loved to sing! He loved to listen to the Canton Spirituals and Lee Williams. Most importantly he knew and loved the Lord.

Fred met and married the love of his life, Knaudia Bridges in August of 1999. They were united in holy matrimony in October 2001. To that union, three children were born: Zharia, Zhurni and Zhion. Fred’s family was the highlight of his life. He was truly a devoted husband and father.

Fred was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Simmie Jr. & Dorothy R. Harris, maternal grandparents: Holman & Annie M Lee, a nephew: TJ Allen, Mother-in-love: Robbie Bridges and his father: Anthony Harris.

He leaves to mourn his passing yet cherish his memories: his wife, Knaudia Harris, his children: Zharia, Zhurni and Zhion Harris (Hensley, AR), his mother: Carol Harris (Hensley, AR), two sisters: Amanda Lee (North Little Rock, AR) and Apollonia Lee (Hensley, AR), Father-in-love: Garfield Bridges, two brothers-in love: Eric Bridges and Marc ( Vera) Bridges all Little Rock, AR). He also leaves his nephews: Cameron (Miranda) Peterson (Bryant, AR), Terrell Allen, Treyvon Mackintrush, Tristan Shelton (all North Little Rock, AR), Niece: Malayia Bridges (Little Rock, AR) and a host of uncles, aunts, relatives, co-workers and friends. He bids a special farewell to Marlon “Mikey” Thomas who was more like a brother than friend.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022, 11:00am, St. John Baptist Church, 2501 South Main Street. The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm, St. John Baptist Church, 2501 South Main Street.