Jimmy Ardell Harris

Jimmy Ardell Harris, known by family and friends as Jim, was born on January 9, 1949, a son of the late Ardell Harris and Evelyn Juanita (Myers) Harris. He passed away on March 10, 2026, at his home at the age of 77.

On August 1, 1991, Jim married Kathleen Branson, and together they shared 34 years of marriage. The couple enjoyed traveling across the United States and parts of Canada, taking in the beauty of the places they visited. Jim especially looked forward to their annual trips to the mountains, where he found deep peace in the scenery.

A dedicated worker, Jim began his career at McDonnell Douglas and later worked for GKN Aerospace, assembling airplanes for 33 years before retiring. He was a thoughtful man who always placed his family first. He had a keen interest in history and spent many hours watching the History Channel. An outdoorsman at heart, he loved tending to his property, often found piddling in his barn or operating his dozer.

Jim will be forever remembered and dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Harris; daughters Tina and Brenda; stepson Robert Deuser; grandchildren; step-grandchildren Logan Rhodes (fiancé Claire) and Caly Vermillion; step-great-grandchildren Olivia Rhodes and Denny Rhodes; aunts Erma and Lorane; and many cousins, extended family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepdaughter Lora Pappin and her husband Robby, sisters Debbie Harris and Patricia DeClue, and other dear relatives.