Jack Harris Obituary
Funeral services for Jack Harris, 84, of Pistol Thicket will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Aguillard and Johnathon Broussard officiating. The Harris family will receive visitors Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 8:30 AM to the time of service. Burial will follow at Little Star Cemetery.
Jack was born on February 8, 1941, in Columbia, Louisiana. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Nancy and Cary Biggs. Jack was a graduate of Kelly High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University. He was a retired signalman with Union Pacific Railroad. Following his retirement, Jack worked part-time at Kaye’s Food Market in Columbia and Mac’s Fresh Market in Olla.
He was also a member of Kelly Baptist Church.
Jack was a wonderful husband, father and an amazing grandfather. His grandchildren were truly the greatest joy of his life. He spent many hours attending their ball games and events or chauffeuring them wherever they needed to go. One of his favorite hobbies was taking pictures of old barns. His absence in our lives will leave a void that can never be filled.
Jack is preceded in death by his grandparents, his Uncle Wayne Biggs, his cousin and closest friend Ronnie Biggs, and his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Karen Harris.
Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Georgia Harris. Jack and Georgia would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 10, 2025. He is also survived by his son, Jackie Harris and wife Chelette, his daughter Terry Bailes and husband Jeff, his grandchildren: Paul Shelton (Ginny), Nick Harris (Tiffany), Haley Barnett (Heath), Phillip Shelton (Cheyenne) and Sophia Sullivan (Brian). Jack is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren: Emma Harris, Harper Barnett, James Shelton, Sophia Shelton, Harrison Barnett, Hayes Barnett, Magnolia Shelton, Emory Sullivan and Lucas Sullivan.
Serving as pallbearers are Bryce Sanford, Gabriel Morton, Jake Bennett, Joseph Sutherlin, Landry Coates, Michael Braddock, Ray Bratton, and Tony Little. Honorary Pallbearer is Eddie Peavy.
The family would like to thank the staff of Haven Nursing Center for the love and care they provided for Jack the last 5 years and to Ascend Hospice for making his last days more peaceful. A very special thank you to Dr. Randy Head for all of the care, concern and love he gave to Jack during his lengthy illness.
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