James R. Harris' Obituary
James Robert “Pop” Harris, 79, of Cape Coral, passed away May 2, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. Jim was born July 13, 1936 in Sullivan, IN to Anna Lois and Loren Harris. Jim and his family moved to Fort Myers in 1963. For 18 years, Jim sold Pontiacs in Fort Myers. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian who died of cancer in 2003. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beverly; his loving daughter, Jennifer Porter (David); grandchildren: Deanna Painter (Josh), Michael Porter (Stacey), Kristi Long (Keith), Kelli Schneider (Shawn), Tiffany Wood and Brian Harris. He loved his 8 great grandchildren: Hailey Painter, Derek Painter, Carly Painter, Reese Porter, Rylee Porter, Lily Wood, Lucy Wood and Kensley Harris. Also surviving are his loving nieces and nephew. While he was ill he missed being entertained by his little ones. Visitation will be Friday, May 6 from 7 – 9 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Jon Zehnder officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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