of Clarksville, AR
September 14, 1933 - April 19, 2025
Verlon Lee Harris, 91, a resident of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Clarksville. He was born on September 14, 1933 at Ozone, Arkansas to the late Ernest and Effie (Perry) Harris.
Verlon was a member of the Church of Christ at Clarksville. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1953. Verlon was a U.S. Army Veteran. He delivered propane and butane gas all over Johnson County and he worked in the oil fields drilling gas wells. He had a mobile service station and was also a poultry and cattle farmer. Verlon loved to go hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy Harris, Claud Harris and Homer Harris; sisters, Penethia Williams, Hazel Sams and Dorthy Knuckles and one son, Ernest Lee Harris.
Those who are left to cherish the memories of Verlon are his wife of 68 years, Fay Harris; his daughter, Lisa Harris; a brother, Ernest Harris Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are private under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home
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17 Condolence(s)
larry gregory
Friday, April 25, 2025
Lisa and Mrs.Harris : i was sorry to hear that your dad and husband passed away. i enjoyed the times i talked and fished with him. He was a good man.
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Aunt Fay and Cousin Lisa,
This is a very sad time , the loss of someone so dear is so very hard but you both have said it “ We will be OK” and you will ! Uncle Verlon was always so sweet and loving I am so glad I was able to bring Mom and Dad to visit the last few years , we will all miss him but we will see him again some day and what a joyous day that will be !
God Blless
Love you all
Kathy Roberts
RAYMOND LEE HARRIS
Thursday, April 24, 2025
I SAT WITH VERLON ON AN AFTERNOON AND WENT THRU HIS PICTUR BOOK OF THE MANY FISH HE HAD CAUGHT. VERLON WAS MY UNCLEAND ONLY 9 YEARR OLDER. THE YEARS FLEW BY AND I DID NOT GET TO SSEE HIM MUCH...THAT SADDENS ME. VERLON REST IN PEACE.
Mickey Weatherall
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Fay and Lisa sorry for your loss
Karen Frizzell
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
So sorry to hear, Faye and Lisa and family. Verlon was a good neighbor and a good friend. He will be missed.
Kerri Holt
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
I’m sure gonna miss him. He loved telling me fishing stories of him and grandpa. He looked forward to cookie Tuesday. Now he can fish again.
Nona Warren
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Another great one gained his wings. Verlon was a special friend for years and years as well as Faye and Lisa. Love you all, sending prayers.
Theresa Douoglas
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Fay and Lisa, I'm so very sorry for your loss. "Verliss" was truly one of the good guys.
Christina Foster
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
He will be missed loved him so much and love y’all as well
Robyn Sisco Lawrence
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sending my love and prayers. May the Lord comfort you.
Laura Conley
Monday, April 21, 2025
Sending my condolences to Lisa and family.
Gary D Felkins
Monday, April 21, 2025
I've know Verlon since I was very young I remember him having cows next door on West 64 I always enjoyed talking with him So sorry for your loss
Sandra and Gene Over
Monday, April 21, 2025
Verlon was a man of few words. We liked his dry sense of humor and friendlyness. He was a kind and helpful man. Will be missed by many.
Diana Farris Howell
Monday, April 21, 2025
Lisa, I'm very sorry for your loss & for your family. You're in my thoughts & prayers for comfort in this time.
Diana Farris Howell
DON &JANE COCHRAN
Monday, April 21, 2025
Teresa Van Orman Dunlap
Monday, April 21, 2025
I know he will be greatly missed. You and Fay are in my prayrrs
Mark Douglas
Monday, April 21, 2025
Verlon was one off my favorite people. I have fond childhood memories of him and your family. He was always good to me.
God bless you all.