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5-12-10 — Mar. 3, 1932-May 5, 2010
Jimmie Vernon Harris, 78, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer¹s, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Muncie.
He was born March 3, 1932, in Somerset, Ky., the son of Frazier and Ollie Cecil (Russell) Harris. He grew up in Kentucky prior to coming to Muncie.
Mr. Harris was employed at Indiana Bridge prior to his retirement. He was a member of True Light Baptist Church and attended Westside United Baptist Church.
He loved NASCAR, buying and selling cars, and going to auctions.
Surviving are three sons-Jamie Harris, (wife, Michelle), of Muncie, Joey Harris, (wife, Ashly), of Wagram, North Carolina, and Jeff Harris, (wife, Carol), of Daleville; five grandchildren-Tyler, Allison, Josey, Ashton, and Paige Harris; the mother of his children-Wilma Jean Harris, Muncie; three sisters-Velma Turner, (husband, Robert), Bernice McClellan, (husband, Bill), and Edna Hughes; his brother,-Junior Harris, (wife, Kathleen); his half-sister-Ruby Turner; his brother-in-law-Howard Munsey; and several nieces and nephews, all of the Monticello, Kentucky area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters-Lucile Smith and Mazy Munsey; and his half-brother-Clarence Harris.
Services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010 at Parson Mortuary with Pastor Larry Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Hawk Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.parsonmortuary.com.
Parson Mortuary in charge of arrangements.