IN LOVING MEMORY OF James Robert Harris

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July 14, 1931 – February 17, 2019

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James Robert Harris

James "Jim" Robert Harris, age 87 of Redmon, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He was born July 14, 1931 in Pana, Illinois to William and Bertha (Dilley) Harris. He married Nora (Johnson) Harris on September 4, 1954 in Redmon, she passed away January 8, 2008.  Survivors include four children, Gary (Kimberly) Harris of Redmon, Dorothy (John) Lawyer of Neoga, Angela Harris of Redmon and Amy (Roger) Richardson of Hindsboro; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one nephew, Allen (Linda) Harris of Taylorville.  He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.

Jim was employed at Goding Boot Factory and the A & P Store in Paris, Illinois and the IGA and Wilb Walker's Stores in Charleston, Illinois.

He will be remembered fondly for his love of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Nascar races, Bluegrass Gospel music, his beloved St. Louis Cardinals and Arthur, his "furry" pal.

Visitation for Jim will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. in Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Creek officiating. Private burial services for the family will be held on Friday morning, February 22, 2019 in Embarrass Cemetery, Redmon, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the Edgar County Salvation Army.

For further information and online condolences, please visit www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com .

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Funeral Services for James Robert Harris

Funeral Service

February
21

Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home

303 E Wood St, Paris, IL 61944

Starts at 3:00 pm

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