Jimmy Clyde Harris (Shorty)
Jimmy Clyde Harris (Shorty), passed away on July 18, 2024 in Alvin, Texas. He was born on January 12, 1940 to Julia Ophelia Harris and Henry Gustavis Harris, and graduated from Buna High School in 1959. Jimmy married the love of his life, Norma Jean Archer Harris, and for 56 years they made Arcola/Fresno, Texas their home. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a wonderful trip to Alaska. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked as a pipeliner for Troy Construction for 50 years. He could tell you where every pipeline was located and knew every backroad
to get to it.
Jimmy is survived by son Mark Harris and wife Cheryl, daughter Theresa Harris Larson and husband Alan, brothers Foster Shular Harris, Gus Harris Jr., and John Henry Harris. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Dennis Harris, Shelby Rush, Hailey Harris, Julia Larson, Jasper Larson, Gordon Larson, and Jennifer Stansey along with seven great-grandchildren Josey Harris, Lacey Harris, Kirby Harris, Collins Rush, Clyde Harris, Rylan Stansy and Reese Stansy.
He is preceded in death by, parents Julia Ophelia Harris, Henry Gustavis Harris, wife, Norma Jean Archer Harris, son Mike Harris, brothers E.L. Harris, Karl Harris, Billy Harris, Pat Harris, Jerry Harris, and sisters, Dorothy Harris Staples, and Francie Harris. Jimmy was a man who loved the Lord and shared his passion for preaching with everyone. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, taking long drives and finding new back roads to discover and attending events for his grandkids.
A celebration of his life will be held July 27, 2024, with a visitation at 10:00 A.M. and services at 11:00 A.M. at Height Baptist Church located at 1591 CR 144, Alvin TX 77511, Officiant by Mr. Dennis Harris. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Southpark Cemetery.
I’ll always remember how welcoming he was to me when my family and I first met him. ” Never met a stranger” certainly applied to him. Theresa, Allen and fam, we love you and are praying for peace.
Love always,
The Gross’
To the Harris family. Jim and Eunice Annoot will be praying for the family during this time. But we will not be able to attend the celebration of his life.
May our Lord comfort the family’s hearts, and fill them with that special peace that passes all understanding…also the many friend’s hearts. I know that I, personally feel kinda empty inside just knowing my dear friend of 60 years is no longer around, but at the same time, I’m rejoicing to think of where he is now. R I P Tony. I will see you and Norma Jean again one day.