JOSEPH COLEMAN HARRIS Sr. "BIBBA"

Joseph C. Harris was born on November 10, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Ruby L. and James W. Harris. He graduated from Horace Mann High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he returned home to work for the LR Furniture Company and later for Essick Production.

Joseph transitioned on February 23, 2026. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife: Florice, three sons: Brian Riddle, Michael Harris of Little Rock, Joseph (Gladys) Harris Jr. of McKinney, Texas. Two daughters: Tracie Brown of Little Rock and Tracie Mattox of Shreveport, Louisiana, 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, George , Deltha , and Louis (Angela) Harris, all of Little Rock, Arkansas. Two sisters: Lorie (Melvin) Mills of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mary (Sherman) McKenzie of Little Rock and a host of family and friends. KELLY SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES (8424 Kanis Road) will be serving the Harris families. 

(Scheduled services of events / locations  listed below. Also, flowers can be ordered from this page. See "SPECIAL NOTES" below) 

The family would be honored if you will share with them in the celebration of Mr. Harris's homegoing via in-person or by signing his online guest register book, or by any other acts of kindness shown to them during these times of bereavement. 

A walkthrough viewing will be Thursday, March 5th from 3-5:45pm at the funeral home's O.T. SMITH & SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Family Hour 9:30-10:00am, Funeral service 10:00am, both will be Friday, March 6th, at Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church 421 W. 22nd Street in North Little Rock. Veteran Honors & Interment 12:00 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. For more information, sign online guest register, plant a "Living Memorial" Tree, send flowers/cards/condolences/photos, and light an "In Loving Memory Of" candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com * 501-612-5607

Poem:

"When Tomorrow Starts Without Me"

When Tomorrow Starts without me
Please Try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In Heaven far above
And That I would have to leave behind
All those I Dearly Love
But When I walked through
Heaven’s Gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and
Smiled at me, and told me
“Welcome Home.”
So when Tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart.

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*** SPECIAL NOTES ***  

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