James, J.W. William Harris

James William “J.W.” Harris, 80 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday night (June 27, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were William Brantley Harris and Mary White Harris. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Franklin Harris.

J.W. served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Nahunta Masonic Lodge #391. He was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for the past 45 years. J.W. was the owner of Harris Chevron for many years and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and loved his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife of almost 56 years, Edna Grace Lee Harris of Nahunta; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Robyne Harris, of Hoboken; a daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Dennis Crews, of Hoboken; 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Whitney and Jeremy Murray, of Blackshear, Jaren and Chris Lebar, of Hickox, Brandon and Kristen Crews, of Hoboken, and Jamie and Alex Garro, of Chesapeake, VA.;7 great grandchildren; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Jean and Edward Chancey of Nahunta; his Air Force brother and sister-in-law, Billy Wayne and Jean Pierce of Cleveland, TN; and also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening (June 29, 2017) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday afternoon (June 30, 2017) at 3PM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Johns officiating.

Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Herrin, Brandon Crews, Phillip Chancey, Steve Lee, Robbie Lee, and Eddie Lee.

Family and pallbearers are asked to meet at the Church by 2:30PM Friday.

The family will be receiving friends at his residence; 50 Lewis St. Nahunta, GA 31553.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.