Jeffery K. Harris

Jeffery K. “Jeff” Harris, 56 year old, loving husband to Theresa J. Harris left this world to meet our Father in Heaven June 24, 2014. Jeff left behind his precious BFF granddaughter, Alexis Marie C. Southern, they were never apart. Jeff was born on November 1, 1957 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents, Jerald Donald Harris and Mary Katheryn (Harber) Harris. Jeff graduated from Seminole High School in 1975 and went on to earn his degree in criminal justice at Seminole State College.  He was currently working as a High Risk Transport Officer with the state of Oklahoma, office of Juvenile Affairs in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Jeff also served in the United States Army where he had earned the rank of Sergeant and had served during two wars including Desert Storm.  He was Honorably discharged after 21 years of service. Jeff leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 17 years, Theresa Jean (Gibson) Harris of the home; his mother, Mary Katheryn (Harber) Harris of Seminole, Oklahoma; his father, Jerald Donald Harris of Seminole, Oklahoma; two sons, Russell Wayne Harris of Minnesota, Jeffrey J. Harris and his wife Tara who are in the United States Navy stationed in Japan; four step-sons, Gregory Allen Southern of Seminole, Oklahoma; Richard Paul Wayne Southern and his wife Michele Renee of Maud, Oklahoma; Matthew "Big Dog" Willis Southern of St. Louis, Oklahoma; Austin Jarod Lee Southern of St. Louis, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jerald Donald Harris and his wife Marta of Round Rock, Texas; Mark Wayne S. Harris of Seminole, Oklahoma; one sister, Kim Renee Ngyuen and her husband Mason of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Alexis Marie Southern, Marshall Harris, Oliver Harris, Russell Harris, Raya Harris, Josleyn Harris Jeff is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, August and Lorine Harris and his maternal grandparents, Russell and Cleta Harber.  He is also preceded in death by one sister, Pam Harris and by three uncles, Sonny Harber, Cotton Harris and Bob Harris and his wife Lois. Memorial services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: June 30, 2014, 3:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel - Seminole located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole, OK 74868