Wes Harris Obituary (1972 - 2015) - Russellville, Arkansas

Wes Harris, 43, of Pottsville, AR, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 along with his brother Robert Harris and sister Julie Leferve. The son of John and Carol (Bailey) Harris, he was born March 8, 1972 in Dallas, TX. He was a 1990 graduate of Hall High School and in 1994 received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern Illinois University. He married Heather Dixon, on May 29, 2004 at the Grandview Ranch. He was the Parts Manager at Valley Motors of Russellville for 20 years and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville. Wes enjoyed many things such as the arts, playing the drums, the study of geology, and being outdoors. Some of his favorite places were the Grandview Ranch, the lake and the ocean, but his real passion was his family, especially his grandson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodrow Wilson "Dee" Bailey and Jean Wesley Bailey, Burl and Carmen Harris; and uncle, Edward Harris. Survivors include his wife Heather Harris of Pottsville; one son, Joshua Goodridge of London AR; one daughter, Hailey Goodridge & Jake Simko of Atkins; one grandson, Jayden Simko of Atkins; his parents; three sisters-n-law, Angie Harris of Russellville, Amanda Kentner of Springdale, Megan McCollough of Lamar, MO; two brothers-n-law, Kyle Leferve of Dover, Chris Dixon of Lamar, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Russellville. Burial will be private. Pastor Roy Smith, Pastor Gail Brooks and Pastor Mark Pagley will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM, Monday, November 2nd, 2015 at New Life Church in Russellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Harris Children Memorial Scholarship Fund, Arkansas Tech University Foundation, 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, AR 72801. PDF Printable Version