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.
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4 Condolence(s)
Sheila Drake
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
My thoughts, love & prayers are with all of ya'll. He called me Shala because that's what Bob calls me. I remember him playing the guitar & singing when I was a kid & asking the blessing at our family reunions for many years. He will definitely be missed. Pam, Butch, Jen & Bill while I can't be there tomorrow to support you in person, I am with you in spirit. I love all of you!
Gwen Wilson
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
I pray every family member will hold all those special memories of Uncle Jim close to their heart. I for one will always remember that quite gentle stillness that he carried every day. Heaven gained someone special and he will be missed. Love all of you
Molly Molder
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We will sure miss Pop! I wish we could make in it for the service. We are sending lots of hugs and prayers for the days to come. We love and miss you all.
Molly & Dylan Molder
Bonnie Ellison
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I love this man. Such a soft spoken, sweet man. You will definitely be missed.