Jay Neal Harris' Obituary
Jay Neal Harris, age 74, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Springdale. He was born December 3, 1943 in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Felix and Velma Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lola Gardenhire Harris and a sister, Diana Rush. He was a jeweler, having worked for Perry’s Jewelry and White’s Jewelry. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He was a 1972 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in music education. He is survived by four daughters, Marquita Den Herder (Mark) of West Fork, Kimberly Craig (Donnie) of Fayetteville, Amber Podvin (Christopher) of New York and Melanie Guzman-Martinez (Joel) of Ohio; fifteen grandchildren, Dillon, Patrick, Gerrit, Julia, Nealie and Henry Den Herder, Alexandria, Gabriele, Nicholas and Joshua Craig, Hudson Podvin, Shannon Howell (Justin), Sheena Whitmer (Justin), Andrea Parks (Stephanie) and David Baynard; seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Harris (Shirley) of Pea Ridge and Jerry Harris (Alice) of Gentry and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.eHe Cremation arrangements were by Moore’s Chapel. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 13, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Memorials may be made to the Music Ministry at the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1324, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702.
What’s your fondest memory of Jay?
What’s a lesson you learned from Jay?
Share a story where Jay's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Jay you’ll never forget.
How did Jay make you smile?