James Woodrow Harris, age 80, a Tupelo resident.

He was born on May 17, 1940, to Osborne Reason and Nancy (Roberts) Harris, at Talihina, OK.

James passed away on May 13, 2021 at Coalgate, OK. at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 26 days.

He graduated from Centrahoma High School in 1959. After High School he attended ECU.

James was a switch board manager & a security guard for the Carl Albert Hospital. He was also a past Fire Chief for the City of Coalgate.

He served in the Air Force and National Guard for 12 years. During his Air Force service, he was stationed in Vietnam.

James married Dorothy Jane Greenwood on July 19, 1973 in Durant, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on January 8, 1987.

He was a member of the District 12 Choctaw Seniors. James enjoyed watching the Thunder & OU teams. He liked watching western movies. His greatest love was watching his great grandchildren play ball.

SURVIVED BY

Daughters: Monette Richardson & husband Patrick of Ada, OK

Ramona Chapman of Ada, OK

Kimberlie Chapman of Tupelo, OK

Son: Devon Chapman of Ada, OK

Nieces: Ricky Loudermilk & husband Dan of Coalgate, OK

Marilyn K. Morgan & husband Doyle of Ada, OK

Joyce Ingram of Duncan, OK

Rowena Morrison of Duncan, OK

Nephews: Tom Heck & wife Donna of Phillips, OK

Randy Heck of Coalgate, OK

23 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren & 8 Great Great Grandchildren

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Wife: Dorothy Jane (Greenwood) Harris

Parents: Osborne Reason & Nancy (Roberts) Harris

Daughters: Sarah Mashunkashey, Sandra Gastineau & Neeahtha Chapman

Sons: Al Chapman & Jimmy Lee Chapman

Brothers: David Harris, Reason Harris & Leon Harris

Sisters: Mary Harris Heck & Jessie Lynch

Niece: Shirley Morgan & husband Tommy

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Monday, May 17th, 2021

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Service, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Larry Hawkins

ASSISTING: Randy Wade

INTERMENT: Round Lake Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Kobe Woolpert, Cory Daniels, Stevie Sawney, Dominque Chapman, Larame Adams, Randall Talton

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Pat Richardson, Grandsons & Great Grandsons

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