James Martin Harris Jr.

James Martin Harris Jr. 83, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 18, 1934 to the late James Martin Harris Sr. and Emma Brown Harris. Martin was a member of the former Brainerd Church of Christ and was a former Elder of Tyner Church of Christ. He had served on the board of directors for Boyd Buchanan School and the Christian Student Center at UTC. Martin was in the insurance business and retired several years ago. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruth Ann Cox Harris, daughters, Margaret (Rodney) Plunket of Germantown, TN, Martha (Guy) Patterson of Franklin, TN, Beth (John) Harris Adamick of Knoxville, TN, 4 grandchildren, Callie (Vince) Plunket Brewton, Chad (Lindsey) Plunket, Reid (Amanda) Patterson, Erin (Carter) Ivey, 6 great-grandchildren, Merrie Margaret, Alec, and Patrick Brewton, Logan and Sawyer Plunket, and Adalyn Patterson, brother Richard (Margaret) Harris, sister, Dorothy Haldiman, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Rodney Plunket and Minister John Cupp officiating. Interment will follow the service at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Martin and his family would like to thank his caregivers, Christy, James, Kay and Phil for their care over the past several years. Please share your memories of Martin with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com. Arrangements are by East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.