James Harlin Harris

James Harlin Harris, age 84, of Sherman, Texas passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 .  Harlin was born August 20, 1940, in Yarnaby, Oklahoma to Roy Harris and Elsie Farley Harris.

He was a devoted Father, Grandfather and Friend.  A talented guitar player and singer, he passed his love of music on to his entire family. He was an avid gardener, really proud of the tomatoes he grew; he loved to collect cars and guns.  His favorite music was old country; favorite TV shows were old Westerns, especially Gunsmoke.

Harlin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Sue Harris, Father Roy Harris, Mother Elsie Harris, Daughter, Deborah Ann Freeman, and Sisters, Carol and Janice.

He is survived by Sons, Dwayne Harris and wife Janice, and Kelley Harris; Brothers:  Charles Harris, Dude Harris and Ronald Harris; Grandchildren: Christopher Kelley Harris, Joshua Randall Harris, Deveney Rochelle Abernathy and husband, Dustin, Nicholas Ray Freeman and wife, Kalla; Great-Grandchildren:  Alec Lane Abernathy, Sarah Elizabeth Inman, Nicholas Ray Freeman, Jr., Therrin Freeman, Nixie Freeman, Axton Cash Harris and Gibson Gage Harris.  Also surviving are his special dear friend Pat and her daughter Teri.

Pallbearers:  Dustin Abernathy, Nicholas Freeman, John Phillips, and Doug Rutherford

Honorary Pallbearers:  Charles Harris, Dude Harris and Ronald Harris.

The family will receive friends at American Funeral Service from 6 pm. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held at Akers Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025.