James Reginald Harris

Leelanau County – James (Jim) Reginald Harris, 75, of Leelanau County passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 at his home in Cedar, MI surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on June 13, 1941 in Cottage Hospital, Grosse Point. He was the third child of David George, and Margaret Fernie (Baird) Harris. He had one brother and one sister, David Lloyd Harris and Janet Mary Harris. He married Mary Anna Sumners in St. Jude Church, Detroit in 1963. He had four children with Mary: Teresa Ann Harris, James Reginald Harris Jr., Nicole Janet Harris, and Guy David Harris. His wife, children, and grandchildren were very special to him. He is survived by his wife Mary, children Teresa Woods, James Harris Jr, Nicole Hulet, son-in-law’s Jack Woods, Jason Hulet and Matt Drew, daughter-in-law’s Sandra (Harris) Linden and Lisa (Harris) Drew , grandchildren, Guy Patrick & Charles (Chip) Woods, Caitlin (Woods) Tracy, Manon Harris, Ashley & Emily Hulet, Cassie Harris and Courtney & Clare Drew. And also survived by nieces Suzanne & Sandee and several more family and also friends that were his family too. Jim went into the United States Army after high school and served as a member of the Military Police. Then went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality. He moved to Northern Michigan with his family to manage Crystal Mountain Resort and then Sugar Loaf Resort. He took his education further to obtain his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and also taught Real Estate in several states. Those who know Jim (aka: Pooka, Reggie, Rubberfooter) say he had an infectious laugh, big hugs, warm baritone voice, sweet golf swing, smooth dance moves and an eagle eye. He embraced life and people in everything he did and loved living. He will be deeply missed. We can be happy knowing his loving son, Guy David, greeted him with open arms and a big smile. Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 5 – 8pm with a 7:00p.m. Rosary, at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring James will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Mary ‘s Catholic Church of Lake Leelanau with a gathering beginning at 10:00am and luncheon after at noon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Prospectors Club for college scholarship fund in Jim’s name. Checks to: Prospectors Club, 5600 West Macfarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Memo James R. Harris Scholarship. Please share your thoughts and memories with Jim’s family by way of his online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

James Reginald Harris

June 13, 1941 - January 4, 2017