Mr. Joseph James Harris' Obituary
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” - Psalm 91:2
Mr. Joseph James Harris entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2024.
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Joe was funny, loud and boisterous. He LOVED football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved playing chess.
Our brother was a deep thinker who also delighted in conspiracy theories. But, he also loved the Lord. He was spiritual and could pray just as long and hard as his Mama.
But above all else, Joe loved creating art. He was a phenomenal artist, whose artwork should be displayed in the famous art museums of the world. Joe, there are no words for how you allowed God to use you to express what was in your spirit and in your heart. We are forever grateful for the masterpieces you created not only for us, but also for the whole world to see.
Dear brother, we want you to know that while we hadn’t communicated in years, we thought of you often. Mama, even with dementia, never stopped asking about you. So take your rest now. You are safe in God’s arms. I’m sure heaven has already been delighted with the heavenly artwork you are creating. Until we meet again. You will always be in our hearts.
We love you Joe.
Preceded in death by his Father, T.W. Harris and Stepfather, Elmer Ross.
Survived By:
His mother, Claudia Mae Ross;
Siblings: Henry Hammond, Barbara Wilson, Yvonne Harris and Rosalie Ross
Nieces: LaAntwanette Shari Wilson and Claudia Sade’ Harris
Nephews: Lamar Dace and Michael Anthony Ross-Haynes
Great Nephew: Tyron Simpson
Great Nieces: Makenzie Dace, Saamiyah Simpson, Serenity Harris, and Savanna Smith
Aunt: Doretha Jacobs
Uncle: Major Harris and wife Betty Harris
and a host of cousins and friends, most notably his close friend Mr. William "Willie" Garner.
We wish to acknowledge the loving support Joseph received at the Michael DeBakey Veterans Hospital during his illness including Dr. Kristen Gateno, Social Workers Ms. Queen Dash, and Ms. Cynthia Hall Johnson, and the entire Nursing Unit staff in 2 Delta.
We would also like to express our gratitude to Joseph’s second family who supported him along his journey including Romona Simon, Roman Zalasar, Sandy Schultz, Matt Killian, Nancy Goteman, Jonesy Henry, Sonja Thompson and his entire WorkFaith family who will miss him dearly.
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