Jimmy Dale Harris

Jimmy Dale Harris 54, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his residence. He was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne and a paratrooper in the U.S Army. He served his country in Lebanon, Egypt, Beirut, Granada, Alaska, and Panama. After retirement he worked as carpet professional in Las Vegas, Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma, and Illinois. Jimmy was a loving, husband, father, son, and friend. He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include his loving wife Debbie Harris; three sons, Jimmy Dale Harris II, Justin Dale Harris, and Jesse Dale Harris; parents, John Dale Harris and wife Rose; three brothers, Randy Scott Harris, John Michael "Mickey" Harris and wife Connie, Edward Barrone, and Jay Edward Harris and wife Terry; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. A military graveside will be conducted at 2:30pm on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with American Legion post #3/265 conducting the honors with Pastor Randall Stapleton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Carter-Trent Funeral Home to help defer funeral expenses. Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Harris family.