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Carlton "Carl" W. Harris passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Mae Harris; and his sister, Pat Gunn. Carl is survived by his wife, Molly Harris; son, Ritchie Harris; daughters, Missy Kiefer and Shelly Belangia; his four grandchildren, Ava, Mekhi, Catie, and Will; and his siblings, Leonard Harris and Carolyn Boyd.
Carl spent most of his formative years in Swan Quarter. He lived a significant portion of his adult life in various towns and cities across North Carolina. He finally settled in Southern Shores in the late '80's / early '90’s. Carl worked various jobs ranging from mortgage lending to cleaning inspector for Joe Lamb Jr. Realty, to medical transport.
Carl had many loves and passions. First and foremost was his family. He was loyal, protective, and strong willed. Traits that are clear in his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing. Carl’s charm and outgoing nature would engage even the most reserved stranger. Carl was passionate and extremely knowledgeable about history particularly World War II and the Civil War particularly local battles.
Carl was known for his loud and mischievous nature. He lovingly teased everyone he cared for and was quick to laugh. In the early days of their marriage, he and Molly could be seen dancing to beach music at family events and on their various cruises.
The world is a quieter place without him. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Please share expressions of sympathy at www.gallopfuneralservices.com

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.