of Jonesboro, AR

April 28, 1935 - November 2, 2025

James Franklin ''Jim'' Harris, 90, of Jonesboro, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 2, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born April 28, 1935, in Marianna, AR, to James H. and Helen (Anderson) Harris. He was a member of First Christian Church and loved to fish, be outdoors, singing, playing the guitar, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Empire Marketing Strategies until he retired.

James was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Norma Sue Buford; and the love of his life, Jennie Harris.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Jim include his three sons, Jim Harris Jr. (Brenda), Bill Harris (Lesa), and Jim Ryan Harris (Tina); two daughters, Pam Baker (Eddie) and Jennifer Kelley (Rick); 12 grandchildren, Amber Armah (Kofi), Autumn Long (Jeremy), Lindsey Elder (Blake), Amanda Pope (Kevin), Cristi Harvey (Adam), Jennie Lynn Elder, Cody Brady (Katrina), Heath DeBruce, Jackie Rutherford (Blake), Michael Harris (Becca), Anna Harris, and Lucy Harris; 27 great-grandchildren; a brother, Danny Harris Sr. (Brenda); one sister, Josephine Travis; and a host of friends.

Services will be 12 pm Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the First Christian Church, 2600 Woodsprings Road, in Jonesboro with Don Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will precede the service at the church and begin at 10 am. Jim's grandsons will serve as pallbearers/honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for you to consider either First Christian Church, 2600 Woodsprings Road, Jonesboro, AR 72404, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com