of West Helena, AR
September 25, 1943 - August 12, 2022
Billy Charles Harris, age 78, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born on Saturday, September 25, 1943 in Blackton, Arkansas to the late Ace Harris and Willie Dunigan. Billy was a member at the Lexa United Methodist Church and of the Masons. He enjoyed spending time with his friend, Ricky Tinsley at Twin City Barber Shop and watching westerns. He was a part time deputy sheriff for the Phillips County Sheriff's Department, worked for the Helena Fire Department and was also a truck driver.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Clark; two sisters, Betty Holland (Kenneth) and Barbara Wadkins (Sonny); two uncles, Ronald Dunigan (Martha) and Roger Dunigan (Sherry) and best friend, Ricky Tinsley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Mike, James and Carl Dunavan.
A funeral service for Billy Charles Harris will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service time. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Brother Kenny Lee will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Matt Parker, Ricky Tinsley, Rickey Davidson and Joe Bragdon.
Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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10 Condolence(s)
Linda Smith
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sorry to hear about Mr. Billy. My God give you strength to go through this. Mr. Billy was a wonderful man, always smiling. He will be messed by many. RIP Mr. Billy
Diane Karr
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Billy was a very kind and uplifting man. Peace be with your family as you suffer his loss.
Allen and Lou Wolfe
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Billy we both enjoyed every minute we got to spend with you and we will miss so much. We know you are in a better place and will be watching over us. Go with God.
Candy Vanover
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Sherry, thinking about you. Prayers for comfort.
Martha D Manley
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
To family of Billy Harris Sherry,Betty & Barbara I am sending my prayers for each of you to accept what has happened & his pain is gone. If you will live with your good memories of times past. Other than Sherry, you and I have never met but I have lost my parents and my husband. You MUST live with your good memories
Marilyn Carey
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Barbara, Betty and to the rest of Billy’s family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and peace as you go through the days ahead ðŸ™
Kathy Snyder
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
So sorry for the passing of Billy. Whenever I talked with him he always blessed me with a smile.
Tommy Alsup
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Prayers sent up for y’all. So sorry for your loss.
Thelma Lawson. “Cissy Dunavanâ€
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Dear cousins This is Robert & Melba Dunavan’s daughter. I see where Your brother Billy has passed. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayersðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Shianne tinsley
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
You will be missed. Gonna miss seeing you at the barbershop.