Johnny Douglas Harris of Bristol, Va. departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2020, at the age of 68. He was born on February 28, 1952 to the late Marvin Harris and late Ella Jean Buck.
He was a High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army for three years, SP4 with honorable discharge. Johnny worked at Reynolds Aluminum Company, later known as BALL, for 30 plus years.
Johnny was very devoted to family and friends. He was a very outgoing person who loved and was loved by others. He had a love for antique cars and trucks. Going to car shows was a great hobbie of his. He loved music and doing karaoke.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Rock Harris; his former wife and mother of his children, Freda Watson; and brother David Harris.
Johnny is survived by daughter Tammy Wood and son James Douglas Harris, both of Bristol, Va.; grandsons, Sean Davis, Joseph Davis, and Daniel Shaw Harris; granddaughter, Heather Inscore; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his special neighbors; sister Bonnie Gillie and husband Brent; and sister-in-law Buna Harris, all of Bristol, Va.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA., with Justin Harris and Pastor Scott Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribututions may be made to Ballad Hospice House, 280 Steeles Rd. Bristol, TN 37620.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, at Pine Hill Cemetery.
Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting
www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The family of Johnny Douglas Harris is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700)