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Johnson's Funeral Home

435 West Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas

John Harris Obituary

SAN ANGELO John Harris took his last breath on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born on April 4, 1945, to Leon and Argie Harris in Dallas, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962. He was stationed in Long Beach, Calif., on the USS Bayfield and served two tours in the Vietnam War. While on leave, he met the love of his life, Joyce Rezzlle. They married May 23, 1964. He will be remembered most by his expertise in diesel mechanics. He worked for several tractor dealerships, the one he enjoyed the most was Porter Henderson Implement Company. He met many of his closest friends while working there. His dream was to own his own company. That dream came true when he opened San Angelo Diesel Injection Services Inc., which he owned and operated for 30 years. Upon selling his company he enjoyed selling ranch real estate for Dierschke and Dierschke. He was forced to retire after being diagnosed with cancer in 2009. For the last 2-1/2 years you could find him sitting out in his barn, reading his books with his most loyal friend, Tip, and visiting with neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Argie Harris; and son Chet Dee Harris. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Harris of Paint Rock; daughter Tammie Hohensee and husband Mike of Miles; Charles Harris and wife Yvonne of San Angelo; his pride and joys, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brandon Hohensee and wife Melissa, their children, Carter and Hadley, Laryn Gibson and husband Robert Paul, their children, Taylor and Taytum, Travis Hohensee; brothers Jearl Harris, Jerry and Kay Harris, Joe and Geneva Harris; sisters Oleta and Ernest Harrel, Joyce Fay Waskom; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow in Concho Cemetery in Paint Rock. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo, House of Hope, Girls Home and MD Anderson. Family and friends can sign the online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.

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Published by GoSanAngelo from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Harris

33 Entries

Brandon Fava

February 13, 2013

Mrs. Harris, this is Brandon Fava (Jerry's grandson). I just wanted you to know that not only me, but my entire family are going to miss him. He was always so nice to me and joked with me. He was kind of like an extra grandpa. Thank you for sharing him with me. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. I will never forgot him. We had an inside joke about me target practicing on his cats. He made me smile.
Love, Brandon Fava

Karen Fava

February 13, 2013

Dear Joyce, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. My son Brandon thought the world of John. Brandon will always hold a special place in his heart for him. He very much looked forward to his time at the ranch and visits with John. John was such a kind Christian man. I know that my dad and Brandon truly looked up to him. Thank you for sharing him with the Brunson family. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. I pray you find peace during this time. Sincerely, Karen (Brunson) Fava

Diane Brunson

February 11, 2013

Dear Joyce,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John will be missed by so many, including the Brunson family. He was a very special person.
Sincerely, Diane Brunson

Margo Reeder

February 2, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. What an inspiration John Harris is to all who knew him. I feel blessed to have known him. God bless each of you. May the love and joy the family has shared comfort you just as knowing John Harris enriches and inspires the lives of others.

Jerry Brunson

February 2, 2013

My life was enriched daily because I could call John Harris my friend. To know John was to love him, but even beyond love and friendship, he was a Christian man of wisdom, kindness, and character, for he was no mere man, he was a giant filled with goodness and humility. Rest in peace,John Harris, for you will always be part of who we became because we knew and loved you.

NormaJean Hook

January 28, 2013

'John & Joyce....our very dear' friends....Joyce & Family, my heart goes out to you! May you find comfort with the many loving memories you will each carry in your hearts. God Bless you all, I pray for your strength. In love & friendship.....normajean

Todd Johnston

January 26, 2013

John was one of my 1st customers in the truck parts business, I sold my 1st complete DT 466 to him, I delivered it to him in 1/2 ton Chevy, he helped me fix the shocks at his shop, just one example of his kindness. Great man of integrity I will miss him dearly. Todd Johnston Corley Freightliner.

January 25, 2013

So sorry to hear about Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love...Dalrae (Roy and Edna Martin's daughter)

January 23, 2013

Dear Joyce,
I am so sorry about John he will be missed he was a very special friend.As always I will Pray for you.
Love
Betty Nelson

January 22, 2013

Joyce, you and your family are in my prayers. Joann Brunson (Ballinger, Tx)

Grace Woodruff

January 21, 2013

Am very sorry to hear of your loss. A partner of many years is a great loss to you and your family. Our prayers are with you to help you find peace during this sorrowful time.

January 21, 2013

Here's hoping you're able to find comfort in happy memories.
Jim & Trish

ella mueller

January 20, 2013

dear joyce and family, i have no words that can express how sorry i am for the loss of our John. He was such a special person that i am so proud to have called him my friend! i will miss him greatly. Joyce, please keep in touch, as i care just as much for you! love and sincere condolances, ella

Liz Rush

January 19, 2013

My prayers go out to Joyce and the rest of John's family. We had lots of laughs growing up. We were in the same classes in school and both of us were just a little bit ornary, but that goes with our bloodline. Loving people and always willing to lend a helping hand was also some of our family traits. Johnny, as I always called him, was a good man, a hard working man, and a man who loved his family and friends. I was always proud of the man he became. Even though we didn't get to see each other often after we grew up, I will miss him, but we will see each other again one day. Love you!

Gary & Dorothy Granzin

January 19, 2013

John was a man you took pride in calling friend. He would never hesitate helping anyone, and took pleasure in doing it. We will miss John coming by Miles, not only to enjoy his friendship, but to laugh and share stories, many of which will be repeated with fond memories. The world would be a better place with more men like John, my friend.

Sharon Scarborough

January 19, 2013

Joyce you and John were always a pleasure to wait on during my years at Dunbar. John was always smiling and happy! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Monica Smith-Parker

January 19, 2013

John's constant acts of kindess, and ability to make so many smile just by being in his prescense will never be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you in this time of loss. Love and Prayers to you all from the Parker Family.

January 18, 2013

Joyce & family, it was always a pleasure to do business with John. I considered him a friend. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time. We will miss him.
Peggy & Harvey Williams

January 18, 2013

John--You were a man of intelligent and quick wit. I don't think I ever met another like you. You will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy to Joyce and family. galen moeller

January 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to Joyce and the rest of the family at this time. My husband worked with John at PHIC in the late "70s. John and Joyce welcomed us to San Angelo and made us feel like part of their family. That was a very special time. God Bless You All and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Cynthia Hamrick.

January 18, 2013

WITH LOVE & PRAYERS. CHARLES,ISABEL & MARGARET BLANEK.

Tommy Brunson

January 18, 2013

Joyce, our prayers are with you. The cross that John made for my mother will be cherished forever by all the Brunson family. We are very grateful to John for always being there to check on our Mamie and Jerry. John was a true friend and we will miss him dearly.

Don and Lori Seider

January 18, 2013

Joyce, Our thoughts and prayers go out to
you and your family.

Margaret Scott

January 17, 2013

Joyce,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a kind and generous man and I will miss him. He could always make me laugh with his jokes and teasing.

January 17, 2013

Johny, I vividly remember the first time I met you. Thanks for the memories. Tony Van Den Brande

Joe and Linda Warren

January 17, 2013

Joyce, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe will miss swapping stories and jokes with John, he thought of him as a brother. I will miss his crazy laugh. We love you.

Joni Hight

January 17, 2013

Joyce so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and family.

Jara Kirby

January 17, 2013

Mr. Harris was always very kind to me. I will always hold him in the highest regard. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 17, 2013

I worked with John at PHIC while I was in college and he was always ready to help me if I had a question. He cared about people and loved his job.
Susan Wheeler Wilson, Lamesa, TX

Dorothy Polowsky

January 17, 2013

Joyce, you and your family are in my thought and prays. I will miss John and all the laughs and fun we shared, as well as our Birthdays on the same day. What a great man and friend that always shared his love and kindness to all. John you will be missed by all very much. May you rest in peace my dear friend.

Glenn Brunson

January 17, 2013

John will always be in our memories, a great person and friend to all of which we will miss and forever cherish the times spent with him. Joyce and family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Anita Lockett

January 17, 2013

Prayers for you Joyce and your family. You and John have become a wonderful part of our life thru the church. Our love to each and every one of your family.

Kathy Roeder

January 17, 2013

I will always remember John for his kindness and love for people. I believe there is nothing he would not do for someone. I will miss his laugh and positive attitude. God Bless him and his family.

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