Jimmy Harris

Jimmy O. Harris, 85, Prescott, Kansas, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born December 14, 1926 at Mulberry, Kansas, the son of Orville and Alice Lowe Harris. He married Betty Wood on December 13, 1947 at Arcadia, Kansas. Jimmy was a veteran having served with the United States Navy. He was employed as a police officer in Rich Hill and Butler, Missouri and with the Bates and Cass County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the State Line Peace Officers, National Sheriff's Association and Missouri Sheriff's Association. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Alan Harris and one brother, Billy Gene Harris. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; two sons; Jim Harris & Deborah of Prescott, Kansas and Jack Harris & Nancy of Linn Valley, Kansas; two daughters, Linda Parks & Marty of Pleasanton, Kansas and Karen Hopper & Kenneth of Clinton, Missouri; one brother, Donald Harris; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Harris of Garden City, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. As per his wishes Mr. Harris was cremated. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 PM at the Chapel with Rosary at 4:30 PM. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or charity of choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.schneiderfunerals.com Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas.