Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Harris' Obituary
Graveside Service for Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Harris, 80, of Alexander City, will be Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Alexander City Cemetery. Rev. Tim Harris will officiate and Honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
Mr. Harris passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on August 22, 1938 in Alexander City, Alabama to Harold Harris and Estelle Willis Harris. He was an active member of Comer Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Jimmy faithfully and honorably served in U.S. Army National Guard as a MP for 36+ years. He was a believer in working and had a strong work ethic. For 30+ years he worked for Russell Corporation and retired as a Supervisor. After retiring from Russell Corp., Mr. Jimmy enjoyed driving an Arise Van and also working at City Chevron. He loved working with his hands, fishing, and he especially enjoyed his time coaching Little League baseball. He loved his family very much and was a wonderful husband, dad and granddad.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jelene J. Harris of Alexander City; daughter, Dana H. Johnson (Tim) of Alexander City; sons, Greg Harris (Jessica) of Pelham and Ricky Harris of Birmingham; grandchildren, Abby Johnson Mann (Hank), Ansley Johnson Chapman (Luke), Jackson Harris and Hannah Harris; great-grandchildren, Caroline Mann and Henry Mann; and sister, Sandra Harris (Wayne) of Alexander City.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to Comer Memorial Baptist Church, 341 E. Church Street, Alexander City, AL 35010.
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