Jack L. Harris, Sr.
January 16, 2021
Jack L. Harris, Sr., 88, passed peacefully at his home on January 16, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Wrigley; sons, Jack Jr. (Jana), Michael (Tanya); grandsons, Justin Houg (Leah), Jeffrey Houg (Bonnie); great-grandchildren, Tyler, Ethan, Rhett, Juniper; and brother, Robert (Marguerite). Preceding him in death are wife, Beverly; daughter, Judy; son, David; brothers, Charles, Wayne; and sister, Shirley.
Jack retired from Holmes Murphy Insurance at age 60 and owned Harris Plastics until the 1990s. He loved spending time at his farms in Grand River and Leon. Deer and turkey hunting with family and friends were his favorite pastimes. Jack was a lifelong member of Izaak Walton League. He coached Little League Baseball and Little All American Football.
There will be no memorial service at this time. A private graveside service will be held for family only. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Izaak Walton League or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marty Willis
01/25/2021
Jack was one of the few "good guys" that came from his work at HM. He loved his "Pine Tree Forest" down by Davis City. RIP my friend.
Peter Dale
01/24/2021
I,m sorry for your loss I knew Jack for manny years we worked together in the insurance, used the same barbers,were neighbors on the west side of Des Moines. We played golf ,not well but that did not stop us.
Kathleen Miner
01/20/2021
Jack was such a great cousin to my dad, Dean. He always came and visited dad once or twice a day whenever dad was in the hospital in Des Moines. He did the same for my mom, Raideen. He will be greatly missed by everyone in our family.
Charles and Denise Harris
01/19/2021
Uncle Jack was the best Uncle to have. He always had advice for when I needed it and a quick wit whether I needed it or not. I will always remember him coming down to the farm early on a Saturday morning ready to go pheasant hunting.
Rest Well Uncle Jack.
Bob & Mary Koch
01/19/2021
Jack was a great neighbor for 30 years. He will be missed.