He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward Harris.
James was a foreman for the pipeline having worked for Latex, Price Gregory, Henkle and McCoy, Michaels, and lastly for Q3 Construction Company.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Benson Harris of Wilmar; two sons, Josh Harris and wife Janell of Monticello and Jason Harris of Star City; one daughter Amanda Shelton and husband Joe of Rock Springs; his mother, Dorothy Ann Richardson of Monticello; one brother, Dan Harris and wife Linda of Texarkana, TX; one sister, Tammy Higgins and husband Tony of Monticello; one stepson, Allan Coomer and wife April of Rome, GA; two stepdaughters, Denise Luttrell and husband Ken, and Julie Isaac and husband Tim both of Cartersville, GA; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 3, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with visitation Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Online guest book at www.stephensondearmon.com.
Condolences(16)
Alvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 5, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Patricia Wheeler
Monticello, AR Friday, April 3, 2015 With thoughts to comfort you and know that others care,God bless you. Pray ers to fill the emptiness in your heart.Carolyn & Morris Ray Curry
Warren, AR Thursday, April 2, 2015 Sue & Kids, Dorothy, Tammy & DanOur deepest sympathy to each one; I've known Jim all his life; in fact, we are cousins "down the line"; Jim and Morris Ray met later but became instant friends. A good guy to be missed by many.
Bruce Brown
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 2, 2015 Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting on my walks. PrayersSteve & Sandra Allsup
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 2, 2015 We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.Mike Poor
Atchison, KS Thursday, April 2, 2015 Prayers and condolences, God Bless.Jackie & Brooke Drywater
Tahlequah, OK Thursday, April 2, 2015 Thoughts and prayers are with you..God Bless.Jo Calhoun
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 2, 2015 oh what great memiores we have, he was Geralds rock, he missing him so much, we will cherish the memories we made esp for last 11 years, what fun we had, Just know in your heart he is in a much better place, we will miss Jim so much, he was so loved, Sue and family we are here for all of you sending love and prayers, May God hold each of you tight, he will get you through all of this, we love you all.Tony&Debbie Loveless
lincoln, NE Thursday, April 2, 2015 Jimmy was a hard worker,he expected guality from his crew and gave his all to achieve it.I considered him a friend, you could trust,lean on and talk to.We will never forget his overall bibs,smiles and laugh.Surely heaven has a place for this little pipeliner.May God bless and watch over the family.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Sue and family, We are so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. Our prayers are with all of you.Keith Allen
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 He's gone but not forgotten. Love KeithNorman and Sandra Word
Warren, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Sue & Family: So very sorry to hear about Jim. He was a good man who will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for you all during this difficult time........Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Sorry for your loss.John Levasseur
Elm grove, LA Wednesday, April 1, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyTony and Pam Blann
crossett, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Praying for God's love and comfort in the days to come.Wanda Young
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Family so sorry for your loss,prayers for all.