Birth date: Sep 20, 1940 Death date: Aug 25, 2020
John Tolbert Harris passed away on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 20, 1940 in Rogers to Laurence and Lynda Harris. He was a 1958 graduate of Rogers High School and a 1962 graduate o Read Obituary
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a delightful man, and such an asset to his community, going out of his way to help whenever he saw the need. He always had a smile for everyone he came in contact with and was a big-hearted soul. I was a better person, having known him! He will be missed by many! Thinking of you Kaye and sending condolences to you and your family. Janet Carson
I extend my sincerest condolences to Kaye and the Harris family. Seeing John Harris' name on an obituary stung my heart. I told my husband, “John Harris died.” He looked equally concerned and bewildered, not knowing who John was. I said he was the president of the Master Gardeners when I started, and he was a sweet man with a warm heart and a wide smile – a consummate good guy. In a Western, he’d wear a white hat. I liked and respected him immensely. Kaye, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God comforts you in this season and brings you joy and peace in your memories.
Sorry for your loss... I was fond of John for many reasons, when I started working for Arvest Investments in ‘88, greeting you @ church, celebrating “circuit riding horseback” @ CUMC, introducing me to the Master Gardeners program, but most of all your generous spirit when I wanted to grow those 10 foot corn stalks in your back yard...We give our best to Kaye & family.... love, Kent & SueAnn Thieman.....
Kaye, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember the first time I met you @nd John with Vivian when you first moved back to Rogers. Such a lovely man that you really deserved. I watch his love and bond with Zoe, and it was so beautiful. I have loved you as a sister for so many years. Please know how very much I love you and am praying for you and your family, which is also my family. Love you♥️🙏♥️
John was a great neighbor and we must have run or walked a thousand miles around Walton Circle early every morning before work. We also played high school basketball together and later on the First National Bank team in the Industrial League. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. I will miss you. -Steve Roberts.
Someone said when notifying us about John's passing "another one of the good ones" I say he was not just one, but he was "the good one" . John and I grew up in sunday school together at Central Methodist. John was a friend to everyone and was one of the most positive people I had the privilege to know. They simply didn't come any better. Didn't get to see you much in the last many years John but I will miss you and the world was a better place to have you here. Go in Peace.
Larry & Marquita Whitaker (class of 58)
The loss of John is a loss to this world! I knew him through Master Gardeners. At our meetings, he always went out of his way to greet everyone and to make them feel welcome. You could observe that he was brightening eveyones' day. He was a role model for others to show concern for others. He was a warm, sincere, caring person. I will miss his smile. Jim Gately
I am sorry to hear of the death of my cousin and friend, John. We have been friends all of our lives. Our mothers, who were sisters, made sure of that. John will be missed.
Bill Osborne
We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We became friends with John at First National Bank and and thru the years would talk to him about family, classmates and business issues. He was always helpful and a very cheerful to talk to. When my Mother passed, he called to offer his condolences. If he thought about classmates or their family he would sometimes called to ask each was connected and who was related to whom. John will certainly be missed by all your family .Thank you for sharing him with us for years.
John was most gracious and welcoming to my young family when we moved to Rogers to join the First National Bank over 40 years ago. His optimism and friendliness was always contagious, no matter what setback he might face. He was a fine man, and will be missed. May God welcome him into his loving arms, and grace his family with peace in their loss.
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