Joe L. Harris Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-04-14T20:00:00
End: 2023-04-14T22:00:00
Location: Akron Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joe L. Harris Jr. (Akron, Ohio), who passed away, on April 2, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother Kenny Harris. He is survived by: his wife Mary Harris; his children, April Harris, Anthony Harris (Tasha), Renee Harris, Joseph Harris, Kendrick Standford, Jayson Harris, Dorothy Harris of Joe, Harris III, Eboni Joelle Harris, Jazze Deez, Tristan Smith, Joshua Thompson, Andre Harris, Sha'Lon J. Harris, Jermaine Webb, Jeremiah Thompson, Aaliyah Webb, Danielle Riley, Jocelyn Graham, David Lacey, Austin Bell, Cameron Lacey, Nichole Tolbert, James Martin, Ruthie Webb, Shatavia Harris, Shonda Harris, Ser'Jai Harris, Laylia Santee, Nita Lee Santee, Nicole Franks, Ezell Lomack and Nester Sylva (Desiree); his mother Dorothy Calloway (Nate); and his siblings, Joetta Fleming (George), Joseph Harris (Geneva), Tracy Davis (Andre), Teresa Symes (Terry), Joel Harris (Lenise), Sonya Champlin (Lawrence), Yolanda Mims (Larry) and Jalon Fry (Jordan). He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those who wish may make memorial donations in Joe's name to Gates of Praise W.C., 796 Florida Ave., Akron, OH 44314.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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April 12, 2023

Lisa Renier wrote a sympathy message

“Hi Mary and family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you if you need anything. You are an angel-- the way you cared for your husband, continue to care for your mother and everyone around you is so admired. I am so sorry for your loss, and just wanted to say that if there is anything at all that I can do, please know I am here for you day, night or anytime in between. My deepest sympathies, Lisa R.”

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