of Melbourne, AR
May 17, 1933 - June 9, 2017
James Charles Harris, 84, of Melbourne, died Friday, June 9, 2017.
He was born on May 17, 1933 in Melbourne, Arkansas to James Harris Jr. and Viva (Marsh) Harris.
James served and is a Veteran of the US Navy and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was also a former member of the Melbourne City Council and instrumental in the creation of the Melbourne History Museum.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Dill) Harris of Melbourne; son, James Steven Harris of Melbourne; daughter, Pamela Dianne Harris of Wichita, Kansas; three grandchildren, Heather R. Markowski of Batesville, Mandi Elizabeth Pitman (Josh) of Melbourne, and Travis Adams of St. Louis, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Kobe Rayne Markowski, Gary (Alex) Pitman, and Deacon James Harris Pitman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Viva Harris; son, Walter Gary Weeks; and daughter, Donna Weeks Adams.
Pallbearers are Bob Ramsey, Jim Phipps, Glen Hunt, Rayne Markowski, Bob Blankenship and Chris Hill.
The funeral service will be at 2:00pm on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Melbourne with Travis Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Melbourne Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00pm to 2:00pm before the service.
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5 Condolence(s)
Kathryn Ogilvie
Monday, June 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss you are in my prayers.
Larry & Earlene Woody
Monday, June 12, 2017
Dear Jim & Bonnie:
Our thoughts are with you in you time of grief. Charles was a good friend and we enjoyed our time with him.
Larry & Earlene
Paula Roddy
Monday, June 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Paula and Vernon Roddy
David Helm
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Sorry for your Loss
Sincerely Yours:
David Helm
& Steve & Cinnie Wheeler
Pamela Phillips
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.