Mr. James A. Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James, son of Gwendolyn Yvonne Harris and the late Adam Vaught, was born Tuesday, August 5, 1969, in Harrisburg, PA. Known as “Longie” by family and friends, James received his education in the Harrisburg School District and was formerly employed in numerous laborer positions. Basketball and football were his favorite sports. During his younger years, he played basketball for several summer league Harrisburg teams and was known on the courts as “Sidney Lowe.” He was an avid supporter of the Miami Dolphins. Most importantly, James loved his family. Very funny and loving, he enjoyed hanging out, talking and laughing with his family up until his last days. He loved his children and had a special unbreakable bond with his nephew Brandon and his cousin Antoinette. At forty-nine years of age, while at his home in Harrisburg, PA, on Saturday, January 12, 2019, James completed his journey. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Vaught; and his grandmothers, Katherine Rease and Janet Harris. James A. Harris leaves to celebrate his life his mother, Gwendolyn Yvonne Harris (Frank McAllister); sisters, Kathryn Harris Jones (Melvin), Felicia Harris; daughters, Khadijah Harris and Khalaia Brown; son, Tre‘sean L. Washington; half-sisters, Rachel Dozier, Ollivie Hendricks, Shamika Harrell; nieces and nephews, Tyrell Harris, Brittany Harris, Brandon Harris, James Hughes Jr., Jay`quan Harris-Speller, Natasha Harris, Janiya Harris, Antoine Harris; two great-nieces, three great-nephews and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Respectfully and Lovingly Submitted, The Family of Mr. James A. Harris

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Mr. James A. Harris

August 5, 1969 - January 12, 2019