Wiley Harris Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wiley Harris of Newbern, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, L. B. Harris and Suzie Hollis Harris; his sisters, Minnie Gray and Angie Sharp; his children-in-law, Dewayne Climer, Mike Headley and Dina Harris; and his grandchildren, Little David Harris, Johnathan Jackson, Cody Blackshear and Ann Harris.
He is survived by: his grandson Bro. Wiley Harris; his wife Bobbie D. Fortner Harris of Newbern, Tennessee; his children, Martha Blevins (Robert) of Newbern, Rachel Climer of Tiptonville, Judy Jones (Gerald) of Murray, Debra Holt of Dyersburg, Doris Blackshear (Tony) of Dyersburg, Lisa Harris of Memphis, Bonnie Litton of Georgia, Linda Risa of Washington State, Charles Harris (Melody) of Dyersburg, David Harris (Judy) of Dyersburg, Marty Harris (Debbie) of Halls, Chris Everitt (Londa) of Dyersburg, Brandon Everitt of Washington State, Gene Harris of Georgia and James Cohos of Washington State; and his siblings, Lucille Rasberry of Union City, Peggy Morris of Union City, Linda Fay Craig of Tipton County, Judy Lane Miland of Alaska, Paul Harris of Memphis, Tom Harris of Martin and Ronnie B. Harris of Camden, Tennessee.. He is also survived by forty-five grandchildren; fifty-five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home (239 E Main St, Newbern, TN 38059). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
