Photo courtesy of Shinn Funeral Service
Casa, Arkansas
May 31, 1926 – Jan 5, 2018 (Age 91)
Alan Russell (Podunk) Harris died at age 91, on January 5, 2018, at Conway Regional Medical Center, Conway, Arkansas. Alan was born in Casa, Arkansas, on May 31, 1926, to Charles J. Harris and Rose Lee Meeks Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Harris; daughter, Angela Kaye Harris; great-granddaughter Avery Mae Brixey; and three siblings, Charles Franklin Harris (Barney) and James Cyrus Harris (Bunt) and Betty Catherine Harris. Alan is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Sue Brixey (Clinton), Patricia Ann Morris (J. R.) and Alene Grace Bynum (John). Alan Harris had nine grandchildren: Shannon Smart (Scott), Keith Brixey, Wendy Duvall (Erick), Darin Brixey (Candace), Tammy Janssen (Rusty), Candace Smith (J.J.), Jennifer Alderson (Tim), Amy Whitehead (Derek) and John Michael Bynum. Alan is survived by 22 great-grandchildren: Morgan Pack (Jake), Mallory Smart, Courtney Crowder (Justin), Chloe Kirkland, Tyler Kirkland, Isabella Brixey, Jake Brixey, Amber Stover, Cailey Stover, Patience Brixey, Waid Rainey, Colt Short, Cody Short, Bailey Janssen, Jake Janssen, Matthew Wagner, Abby Wagner, Sidney Smith, Whitney Smith, Grant Alderson, Luke Whitehead, and Jack Whitehead. Alan is survived by seven great-great-grandchildren: Paisley Lily-Ann Pack, Emma Claire Pack, Graham Allen Pack, Hunter Crowder, Addison Crowder, Brooks Hamilton Crowder, and Hagen Smith. Alan Harris was elected Mayor of Casa in 1955. He served as Mayor until his death. He retired from Green Bay Packaging after 25 years. Alan Harris' funeral will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Casa, Arkansas, and he will be buried at Casa Cemetery immediately following the funeral service and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The visitation will be Monday, January 8. 2018, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
VESTER AND I NEW MR HARRIES FROM A WAY BACK WHEN HE WORK FOR KRAFT TIMBER AT MORRILTON
HE WAS A GOOD MAN TO EVERYONE DONT BE SAD BE HAPPY BECAUSE YOU DID HVE THESE GREAT MEMORIES TH TEACHE THAT COME AND VISIT SPOKE VERY WELL OF YOU ALL
DOROTHY DOTSON
January 09, 2018 | DOVER, AR | Friend
Dear Betty Sue, Clinton, Patricia, J.R., Alene and John,
I am so sorry to not be able to come to Arkansas again to be by your family's side as you experience another parent's passing. You have been, and will remain in my prayers for the Lord to draw all of you so very close to Himself during this time.
As I have been reflecting on your Mom and Dad, my heart has been filled again with great gratitude for how the Lord led your Dad to invite me to come to Casa to supply preach 38 years...
Mike Petty
January 08, 2018 | Powell, TN | Friend
A true friend and great man was he. For the short time that I got to know podunk I knew him as a very intelligent man what's a good business head on your shoulders and a great love for his town and community. He will definitely be missed seeing him drive around the town and the lengthy conversations we used to have about the good old days. This Yankee will definitely miss you my friend and my deepest condolences to the family.. love to you and your family Podunk.
Kevin Dowell
January 08, 2018 | Casa, AR | Friend
Prayers go out to his family.
Cindy McMahan
January 08, 2018 | Russellville, AR | Coworker
Your family has my deepest condolences and continued prayers. Your wonderful memories of him will be a keepsake for the remainder of your lives. Think of him fondly and treasure the time you spent with him, we all know he will be deeply missed being the patriarch of your family and a man of great character and commitment to his family.
Kristin Hopgood
January 08, 2018 | Russellville, AR | Friend
God rest your soul and send his comforter to your family.
Harvey Jordan
January 08, 2018 | Alexander, AR
Great man. I learned a lot fro him. A truly great friend and fellow worker at GBP. My condolences to the family
Gary McKinney
January 08, 2018 | Plumerville | Coworker
So many good memories,,great garden,,tomatoes, corn and lots of smiles and goodness,,,,you will be missed every day..you made the world a better place...thanks for being my friend
Sheila Miller
January 06, 2018 | Quitman | Friend
Our little town of Casa has lost a gentle but feisty soul. I pray you are reunited with LillyMae, other family members & your furry friend Sam.
I will miss you Podunk. I will miss all your stories you have told me over the last 2 years. I will miss that door opening ever so slowly, see your hand with those long nails grab the door, peeping your head inside with that big ol smile on your face & accusing me of sleeping on the job. I will miss you dearly & I thank God for allowing me time to...
Linda Stevens
January 06, 2018 | Friend
