William R. "Bill" Harris

Friday, April 17, 2015

William R. "Bill" Harris, 89, of Blytheville passed from this life Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Born to Raymond and Gladys McQuarter Harris in Lepanto, Bill was a retired salesman for Carlock Automotive and Tri-State Motors. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force during World War II and Korean Wars. He was a member of Pathway Church of God and Bethany Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill is survived by his wife, Charlene Harris of Blytheville;

A son, Mark Harris of Fremont, New Hampshire;

Two step-children, Dwight Pugh and his wife Ginger of Blytheville and Juanita Pugh of Blytheville;

Six grandchildren, Shaun Harris, Misty Tate, Chris Harris, John Pugh, Michelle Pugh and Richard Pugh;

Nine great grandchildren; and

Aa host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Cobb Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Rigney officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.