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James Perry Harness
September 28, 1950 - July 9, 2017

Mr. James Perry Harness of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the family residence at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 11 days. He was born Thursday, September 28, 1950 in Jonesboro to the late Herschel and Hazel Massey Harness and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a sales clerk for Home Depot, former plant manger for Earle Industries in Earle, Ark., a former employee of Roach Mfg. and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Harness of the home; three sons, Dewayne A. Meridith of Nashville, TN, Richard Harness and wife Jennifer of Jonesboro and Cameron Adams and wife Aerial of Trumann; Grandchildren, Noah and Reese McCallum, Taylor Gann, Sawyer Harness Grace Lewis and Hannah Meridith; two brothers, Don Harness of Lebanon, TN and Allen Harness of Jonesboro. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Doke officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Tom Martin, Ray Lee, John Lewis, Josh Holmes, Noah McCallum and Rick Vinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard McDaniel, Donald Schmidt, Gaylon Brooks, Donnie Taylor and K D Daniels.Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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July 11, 2017
10:00 AM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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  1. Lindbergh Vickers, Jr., Houston, Texas says
    August 8, 2017

    Prayers of sympathy to friends of years ago. I was saddened to hear of your loss.

  2. Harold and Sue Huskey, Beebe , AR says
    July 12, 2017

    We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. We are so proud of you for the way you honored your dad during this difficult time. Our Love to You

  3. Elizabeth Combs, Bono says
    July 11, 2017

    Richard & Jennifer, I am SO very sorry for your loss! I cannot imagine your pain! Please, know, you will all remain in my prayers!!

  4. Susie matlock, Maynard Ar says
    July 10, 2017

    So sorry for your loss Cameron. I'll be praying for you and your family. May God Bless and keep you during this difficult time.God's peace be with you.Susie

  5. Lewis Evans, Hoxie Ar says
    July 10, 2017

    I just found out you passed away you were a great friend and coworker at home depot you will be missed by many sending your family and friends lots of prayers to help through this hard time RIP Perry

  6. Jim and Myra (White) Osment, Germantown, Tn says
    July 10, 2017

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

  7. Tip & Vicki Shipp, Trumann,ar. says
    July 10, 2017

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.RIP my friend.I know you will be calling the Hogs every chance you get.

  8. Rhonda Bailey, Trumann, AR. says
    July 10, 2017

    So sorry for your loss, praying for your family.Rhonda Bailey

  9. Brenda McGruder, Heth, AR says
    July 10, 2017

    I worked with Perry for many years at Whitmor! He was a sweet guy with a great sense of humor! He always had something funny to say! My thoughts & prayers are with his family during this sad time! He will be missed!

  10. Hazel Riley, Trumann says
    July 10, 2017

    I hope that you have made peace ??I will miss you and all of the joking around that we have done over the years. You were a great guy!

  11. Hazel Riley, Trumann ar says
    July 10, 2017

    Good by my ole friend see you on the other side.!!!!

  12. Rodriguez Family, Jonesboro Ar says
    July 10, 2017

    Praying for the family, may he rest in peace. He is surely missed...

  13. Sherry Adams, Trumann,Ar says
    July 10, 2017

    Perry and Brenda were my neighbors when they lived on South Willow. I am saddened to hear of Perry's passing. He was a very nice man and he will be greatly missed. To the family , may God comfort and keep you all during this difficult time. Sherry Adams and family.

  14. Kevin and Tammy Roberts, West Plains Mo says
    July 10, 2017

    So sorry for your loss..

  15. Betty McIntire, Bay AR says
    July 10, 2017

    Richard I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you allMay the Lord give you comfort and strength during this time

  16. Phil Manry, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    July 9, 2017

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead.

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