Bro. James Matthew Harris was born into time to the lineage of
Mr. Carl Feemster Harris and Parthine Duncan Harris on April 13, 1935 in
Saltillo, Mississippi. He was sealed into eternity on April 8, 2022 at 4:57AM
with family by his side.
Bro. James Matthew Harris was a man of character, portraying the
Fruits of the Spirit. He was educated in Mississippi as well. Bro. James
accepted Christ and attended Temple of Compassion & Deliverance under
the leadership of Bishop C.L. Parks.
Bro. James Matthew Harris loved to fish, tell jokes, making his family
and friends laugh, also favorite for saying "sour". He also mastered
gardening, producing vegetables for the family.
Bro. James Matthew Harris was employed for many years as a quality
car detail specialist.
Bro. James was blessed with a large and loving family. Over 60 years ago he
met and married his devoted wife, Mother Katherine-Gaston Harris.
Through this lineage (2) sons, Milton (Keona) Harris of Tupelo, MS and
Albert Ray Harris of Tupelo, MS; (5) daughters: Elder Cederia (Calvin)
Vaughn of Saltillo, MS, Min. Mildred (Jessie) Jenkins of Saltillo, MS, Mrs.
Thelma (Hincle) Washington of Saltillo, MS, Ms. Tiffany Harris (Ken) of
Verona, MS, and Mrs. W. Faye (Tyrone) Collier of Tupelo, MS.
Bro. James Matthew Harris has (4) lovely sisters: Sis. Patrica King, Sis.
Pamela (Lewis) McCoy, Sis. Lola Richardson all of Tupelo, MS and Sis.
Louise Robinson of Shannon, MS.Bro. James Matthew Harris embraced (5) sisters-in-law: Mrs. Donna
(Gregory) Presley, Mrs. Blanche (Lavelle) Anderson both of Chicago, IL,
Mrs. Lillie (Leroy) Watkins of St. Paul, MN, Mrs. Betty (Leonard)
Spearman of Verona, MS, Marion (Robert) Fairconatue of Milwaukee, WI.
Bro. James Matthew Harris is preceded in death by (2) daughters,
Minister Dorothy Witherspoon and Sis. Kathy Clifton; son, Christopher
Harris; brother Dalton Harris; a great granddaughter Caitlyn Collier;
grandson Issac Harris; great grandson Preston Dozier, II.