James Michael Harris
April 3, 1952 ~ February 4, 2022
James Michael Harris passed away on February 4, 2022 and Copperas Cove, Texas at the age of 69. He was born to Millard Harris and Pauline Harris on April 3, 1952 in Denison, Texas.
He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served three years. After the Navy he went to work for the Army Corps of Engineers at the Denison Dam. He worked for 41 years before retiring. Mike was a strong believer in hard work. In his 41 years at the Corps, he missed very few days.
He married Lova Osborne on November 24, 1997. They enjoy 24 years together. Mike was a man of few words but you definitely knew where are you stood with him. He loved his family and would do anything for them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Harris and Pauline Stapp; sisters, Nancy Brady, and Louise Mattox; Brother, Millard Franklin Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Lova Harris of Copperas Cove; sister, Mattie Swindall of Bells; brother, Richard Harris of Bells.
A memorial service will be held March 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Hebron Baptist Church at 655 Hebron Rd., Bells, Texas 75414
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Mike and I worked at the Denison Dam together, when I moved to Texas in 1993. We became friends. Mike was a hard worker and helped me quite a bit. After I retired and moved. We would talk on the phone or should I say I did most of the talking. Mike was a man of few words. R.I.P my friend I will see you again one day. Arthur
Lova, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him come into the Savoy Post Office. Please take care of yourself. May GOD bless and comfort you❤️
Uncle Mike was a good man. He was a big part of my life growing up. He volunteered to coach our Lion’s Club basketball one year. Not much of a talker, but a good man. No matter when or where he came to all of our sporting events. As a little kid, he always wanted to bet me a quarter or 50 cents on NFL football games. As I got older, I realized he always gave me the favorite. Also, he paid up even if I lost. Mike was a man of integrity and a hard worker. He was head over heels in love with Lova. When he and Lova got married, we were all like “Finally”, Mike got a wonderful woman. We will miss you Uncle Mike. I will see you on the other side.
Mike and I went to work at the Corps of Engineers just about the same time about 1972 as temporary employees. Mike and I worked together many years a good friend and shared many good times together. One of the most reliable employees I ever worked with and hard working friends I had. Mike would not back away from any kind of work we worked together until I retired in 2003 rest in peace Mike my friend miss you.