Celebrating the life of
Jay B. Harris
Passed away on August 11, 2009
Jay B. Harris, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at his home. He was a native of Savannah and lifelong resident of Whitemarsh Island.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Mercer Harris, Sr., and his brothers, Jack Mercer Harris, Jr. and Jonathon Clay Harris.
Jay is survived by his mother, Nettie T. Harris, of Whitemarsh Island and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
JAYBIRD TAUGHT ME HOW TO GO CRABIN ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO WITH MY WIFE TRACEY HE WILL BE MISSED GREAT FISHERMAN HE WAS A COOL GUY,,,SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SOMETIME
- BRIAN DUKEMAN, DECATUR, GA
Sissy, I cannot express the sorrow that has been expressed by your friends down here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take heart girl the Lord will comfort and protect you. Love you, Frances
- Frances McTeer, Tybee Island, GA
MRS HARRIS,I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT JAY,WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER HE WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON,WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS JAYBIRD,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
- RONNIE L HALL, savanah, GA
Sissy, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all were saddened by the news of Jay's death - stay strong and remember that we love you!
- Selina Marx Billman, Woodstock, GA
Sissy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We cherish all the wonderful times. Love, Sandie and David
- Sandra Harn, Savannah, GA
Sissy, I am so sorry about Jay. He was such a sweet person. We didn't often see each other but it was always a joy. You are in my heart and prayers. Know I am thinking of you and love you.
- Beth Marx Duncam, Newnan, GA
Dear Mrs. Harris, We are all so sad about Jay growing up with him - no words can describe. We had so many great times. I'm going to miss fishing with the 'Bird'. Love you, Bo Waters
- Bo Waters, Savannah, GA
Ms. Sissy, Jay Bird will be missed by all that knew him. I know that I will miss seeing his smiling face at the stand.
- Lisa Davis, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Harris, I grew up knowing both Jay and John. I am very, very sorry for your loss. I and my family will be praying for you.
- Gary Helmey, Guyton, GA
I was so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He will be missed. My condolences to the family
- Pat Sancomb, townsend, GA
My heart is very heavy at this time.There are no words that can explain my sadness. I only pray for the Peace that only God can give will overshadow all . May God's love be with you. We will miss Jaybird.
- James Boyd, Savannah, GA
grew up with jay on the island, we went to church together and went to each others birthday partys as kids. havent seen him in 3 yrs but ive had him on my mind hard lately. i wanted to call him to see if he was alright. i know it was the holy spirit that put him on my mind. words cant explain how i feel, a deep sorrow.
- genie graves, brooklet, GA
JAYBIRD TAUGHT ME HOW TO GO CRABIN ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO WITH MY WIFE TRACEY HE WILL BE MISSED GREAT FISHERMAN HE WAS A COOL GUY,,,SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SOMETIME
- BRIAN DUKEMAN, DECATUR, GA
Sissy, I cannot express the sorrow that has been expressed by your friends down here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take heart girl the Lord will comfort and protect you. Love you, Frances
- Frances McTeer, Tybee Island, GA
MRS HARRIS,I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT JAY,WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER HE WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON,WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS JAYBIRD,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
- RONNIE L HALL, savanah, GA
Sissy, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all were saddened by the news of Jay's death - stay strong and remember that we love you!
- Selina Marx Billman, Woodstock, GA
Sissy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We cherish all the wonderful times. Love, Sandie and David
- Sandra Harn, Savannah, GA
Sissy, I am so sorry about Jay. He was such a sweet person. We didn't often see each other but it was always a joy. You are in my heart and prayers. Know I am thinking of you and love you.
- Beth Marx Duncam, Newnan, GA
Dear Mrs. Harris, We are all so sad about Jay growing up with him - no words can describe. We had so many great times. I'm going to miss fishing with the 'Bird'. Love you, Bo Waters
- Bo Waters, Savannah, GA
Ms. Sissy, Jay Bird will be missed by all that knew him. I know that I will miss seeing his smiling face at the stand.
- Lisa Davis, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Harris, I grew up knowing both Jay and John. I am very, very sorry for your loss. I and my family will be praying for you.
- Gary Helmey, Guyton, GA
I was so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He will be missed. My condolences to the family
- Pat Sancomb, townsend, GA
My heart is very heavy at this time.There are no words that can explain my sadness. I only pray for the Peace that only God can give will overshadow all . May God's love be with you. We will miss Jaybird.
- James Boyd, Savannah, GA
grew up with jay on the island, we went to church together and went to each others birthday partys as kids. havent seen him in 3 yrs but ive had him on my mind hard lately. i wanted to call him to see if he was alright. i know it was the holy spirit that put him on my mind. words cant explain how i feel, a deep sorrow.
- genie graves, brooklet, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
