James Ray Harris, 86, passed away on November 1, 2013. He was born on August 3, 1927 in Three Rivers, Texas to Fred H. Harris and Dahlia Heim Harris. He was a resident of Corpus Christi for over 60 years.
Ray was an Employee of Southwestern Refinery. He served his country as a member of the Merchant Marines. Ray was also a member of Holy Family Church. He enjoyed boats, hunting and building model airplanes. He spent most of this retirement days tinkering in his garage, playing with his dog Lucky, and feeding the birds and squirrels in his back yard. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dahlia; brothers, Charles, Edward, Lawrence and sister, Freddie Lucille.
He is survived by wife, 6 children, as well as 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
Interment at Seaside Memorial Park.
Ray was an Employee of Southwestern Refinery. He served his country as a member of the Merchant Marines. Ray was also a member of Holy Family Church. He enjoyed boats, hunting and building model airplanes. He spent most of this retirement days tinkering in his garage, playing with his dog Lucky, and feeding the birds and squirrels in his back yard. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dahlia; brothers, Charles, Edward, Lawrence and sister, Freddie Lucille.
He is survived by wife, 6 children, as well as 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
Interment at Seaside Memorial Park.
James Ray Harris, 86, passed away on November 1, 2013. He was born on August 3, 1927 in Three Rivers, Texas to Fred H. Harris and Dahlia Heim Harris. He was a resident of Corpus Christi for over 60 years.
Ray was an Employee of Southwestern Refinery. He served his country as a member of the Merchant Marines. Ray was also a member of Holy Family Church. He enjoyed boats, hunting and building model airplanes. He spent most of this retirement days tinkering in his garage, playing with his dog Lucky, and feeding the birds and squirrels in his back yard. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dahlia; brothers, Charles, Edward, Lawrence and sister, Freddie Lucille.
He is survived by wife, 6 children, as well as 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
Interment at Seaside Memorial Park.
Ray was an Employee of Southwestern Refinery. He served his country as a member of the Merchant Marines. Ray was also a member of Holy Family Church. He enjoyed boats, hunting and building model airplanes. He spent most of this retirement days tinkering in his garage, playing with his dog Lucky, and feeding the birds and squirrels in his back yard. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dahlia; brothers, Charles, Edward, Lawrence and sister, Freddie Lucille.
He is survived by wife, 6 children, as well as 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
Interment at Seaside Memorial Park.
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