In loving memory of
Joe Harris, Jr.
October 8, 1942 - February 4, 2019
The sun rose on October 8, 1942 when Joe Harris, Jr. was born to parents Victoria Turner-Harris and Joe Harris, Sr,.
Joe, Jr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee and was educated in the public school system finally graduating from Pearl High School in 1958. Joe attended public schools at a time when students left high school with a bonafide trade that would allow them to make a living his interest lied in the mechanic field. He took those skills into the Armed Forces in 1960 when he joined the Navy. Joe was an air craft mechanic during the Vietnam war where he did two tours of duty. He remained an aircraft and small craft mechanic until he retired in 1980 as a chief petty officer.
Joe married Barbara Ann Williams on September 7, 1960 and through that union and his military travels they had four children Narissa Harris born in Nashville, Tennessee, Angela Harris born in Milton, Florida, Joseph (Scott) Harris born in Yukuska Japan, Joel (Eric) Harris born in San Diego, CA. San Diego became his final port of destination his wife said, good thing he didnt get stationed in any other place!
Joe was an ambitious man who desired to have his own business, be his own boss. Joes entrepreneurial spirit took him through a myriad of businesses Ti-Dee Building Maintenance (Janitorial), The Sugar Bowl (Restaurant and Entertainment Venue), Stock Market Meat (a local butcher, hot homemade prepared foods, and general store items), Triple J Ranch where he raised live- stock and sold them at auctions, to his final business adventure a womans clothing store stocked with items from Africa.
The sun set for Joe February 4, 2019. He passed away quietly making it known Im okay. Im just fine.
Joe was preceded in death by his siblings Donna Harris-Scott and Bernard Harris. He leaves behind to mourn his passing; wife of fifty-nine years Barbara Harris; daughters Narissa Yvette and Angela Denise Harris; sons Joseph Scott and Joel Eric Harris; five granddaughters Nicole, Briana, Alexis, Jahnae, and Amari Harris; and a host of relatives and friends.