James 'J.W.' Willie Harris

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Mr. James "J.W." Willie Harris, 76, of Osceola, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, in Memphis.

He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mollie Harris; four brothers and four sisters.

He leaves behind his wife, Catherine Harris of Osceola;

Three daughters, Monica Harris and Nina Harris of Osceola and Ivy Deneen Harris of Dallas;

One son, Rodney Harris of Austin, Texas;

Two sisters, Emma Jean Bingham of Flint, Mich., and Earlie Mae Davis of Toledo, Ohio;

Three brothers, Robert Harris of Toledo, Ohio, and Vollie Harris and William Howard of Osceola;

Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Osceola with Dr. Moses Black officiating. Burial will follow at Whiteside Cemetery.