James Harris

James Robert Harris, age 75, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, in Frederick, MD.

James was born in Washington, DC to Roy and Nancy Harris on May 27, 1941. He was married to Mary Harris in Coeburn, VA.

James graduated from McKinley High School where he played football and baseball. After high school he attended the University of Maryland and earned an Associates Degree.

He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service.

James was a member of the American Legion and participated in their honor guard that performed at the Washington Redskin games. He was active at a church in Thurmont, MD. He was an avid sports fan and faithfully followed his favorite teams consisting of the Nationals, the Redskins, and the University of Maryland teams. He also loved golf.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Harris.

James is survived by daughters Sherry Rowland and Lisa Lust and son Jamie Harris; brothers Ralph Harris, Phillip Harris, Roy Harris, Michael Harris and Allen Harris; grandchildren Cory, Cody, Colton and Cheyenne Lust, Nathan Eugene Fulton and wife Tiffany Nicole Fulton, Nicole Lynn Fulton; great grandchildren Alex Harris, Nico Harris, Bailey Nicole Fulton, and Landen Eugene Fulton.

Special thanks to the nurses at Frederick Memorial Hospital for their professionalism and great consideration for James’ personal comfort and care as well as for his family.

James was loved by all you met him and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Thursday, August 18, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick where a memorial service will begin 7:00 PM.

Burial will be in Coeburn, VA on Saturday, August 20, with Cory Lust, Colton Lust, Cody Lust, James Harris II, Owen Harris and Nathan Fulton serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick. Online condolences may be expressed at staufferfuneralhome.com