J. M. Harris

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Friday, July 1, 2016
6:00 till 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Saturday, July 2, 2016
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Canaan Cemetery
527 Viper Drive
Marshall, AR  72650
J. M. HarrisI am a Veteran.

of Marshall, AR

March 8, 1933 - June 29, 2016

J.M. Harris Jr., age 83 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on March 8th, 1933 to Jim Harris and Mary (Smithson) Harris.

J.M. was a member of the Snowball Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. After leaving the army JM went to Ohio to work and stay with family. There he met his wife Nellie and they were married 56 years before her death in 2012. J.M. and Nellie moved to California and worked a few years before returning to Arkansas to care for the family farm and his aging parents. J.M.loved working the farm and especially working in the hay fields. He was an amazing square bailer mechanic. He spent the remainder of his working years at the DX station, the feed mill and the tractor place. He liked to fish when he was able. J.M. loved when the family gathered at the farm for family get-togethers.

J.M. is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nellie Jean Harris; one son, Scottie Harris; six sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include four children, Marvin Harris of Marshall, Tom (Debbie) Harris of Marshall, Debbie Watts (Craig Coffey) of Marshall and Donna (Troy) Treat of Clinton; grandchildren, Dawn (Jacob) Mills of Harrison, James Harris Jr. of Berryville, Scooter (Beth) Harris of Marshall, Jacob (Kylie) Harris of Vilonia, Angie (David) Roberts of Marshall, Crystal (Alan) Baguley of Booneville, Kayla Catlett of Magazine, Brittany (Cody) Jones of Harrison and Scottie Harris Jr. of Marshall; seventeen great-grandchildren and one on the way; and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family who will also mourn his passing.

Funeral services for J.M. will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jr. Ray Sutterfield officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday, July 1st, 2016 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery in Marshall. Family will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Neel, Doc G.C. Blair, James Hubbard, Kay Horton and Glenn Watts.


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14 Condolence(s)
Morgan Hall
Booneville,
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

I love u grandpa and really miss u and very sad I never knew this was going to happen
I really wish u were here

julie little
prescott, AR
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Monday, July 4, 2016

i am so so sorry ill always remember jm and nellie as my mom and dad i love yall tom marvin donna and debbie yall are in my thoughts and prayers

JACKIE REYNOLDS RATTAN
DENNARD,, AR
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Saturday, July 2, 2016

WHAT A GREAT FRIEND J M WAS. ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM FONDLY FOR HELPING A NON FARM GAL IN THE HAY FIELD.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Kayla Catlett
Magazine,
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Saturday, July 2, 2016

I love you very much and I miss you a lot grandpa

Heather Baker
Leslie,
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Debbie Tom Marvin and Donna,
My heart is breaking for u all many a day was spent at that house on the hill there will always be a place in my heart for JM and Nellie my prayers for u all

Macki stephens
Marshall,
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Friday, July 1, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss

jesss
Eddngs,
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Friday, July 1, 2016

pary

Carolyn O'Leary
Seattle,
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Some of my favourite memories as a child was visiting Uncle JM's house. He and his family welcomed everyone into their home and you always felt loved, such a gentle kind soul, God Bless

Paige Smith
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, July 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of JM's passing. Just know my prayers are with you all.

MaryAnn and Tracy Harris
Marshall, AR
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

So sorry to hear of J.M. passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Smith
Marshall, AR
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Thursday, June 30, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of JM passing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

DW
, TN
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".

Eddie and Tammy Treece
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Debbie, Marvin, 'Tom, and Donna, I am so sorry about JM. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by so many. When I think of my childhood, I think of our group walking all over the place and how kind Nellie and JM was to me. I always felt welcome at the supper table. God Bless you all through this very difficult time.

Audra Chapmon (Volunteer)
Searcy, AR
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear James. I hope that you will draw strength from the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May you draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.