James "Jim" Alexander Harris' Obituary
James (Jim) A. Harris, known as “Mack” to his family and close friends, age 86, of Plano, Texas,
passed away on January 30, 2024. Born to Climon Richard Harris and Livestene Yarber in Long
Branch, NJ, Jim was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age at the Second Baptist Church
in Matawan, NJ. He worked in the computer field as a computer programmer, software trainer,
and consultant for over 40 years. He loved Salsa music and taught Latin dance, and traveled whenever he was able to spend time with family and friends. He attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Plano, TX, where he sang in the mass choir and the men’s choir and where Jim served faithfully for many years. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to everyone in the community.
Those left to cherish Jim’s memories are his devoted wife, Verletta Harris; his loving son and daughter, Bradley Harris and Dr. Chandra Harris; his beloved sister and his brother, Diane Ware and Richard Harris, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to express appreciation to friends for your compassion, sympathy,
encouraging words, prayers, phone calls, flowers, cards, and donations. May God bless each of
you.
To my husband Jim, I thought of you today, nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that, too. I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Our memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms; I have you in my heart. I love you, your wife, Verletta (Ann) Harris.
Dad, we will miss your unconditional and unwavering love, and we will hold the times we spent together in our memories for the rest of our lives. We love you so much. Your son, Bradley and your daughter, Chandra
We will miss you tremendously. You were always a loving and supportive big brother to us. We love you, but know that God loves you the most. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior until we meet again in our heavenly home. Your sister, Diana (Dee) and brother, Richard (Bub).
The family would like to request that any floral arrangements may be sent to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at 920 14th St. Plano, TX 75074.
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