Henry "Boy" Harris Jr.

Henry “Boy” Harris Jr., age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife, Karen Lee Wells Harris; three children and two stepchildren, Aaron Harris & wife Heather of Bowling Green, KY, Leah Rudder & husband David of London, KY, Jared Harris & fiancé Mina Sargent of Waterville, MN, Brian Myers & wife Chanda of Somerset, KY, Brandy Bullock & husband Jeremy of Somerset, KY; six siblings, Glenda Parker & husband Charles of London, KY, Dewey Harris of East Bernstadt, KY, Reva Chesnut & husband Arthur of East Bernstadt, KY, Wayne Harris & wife Karen of Annville, KY, Fred Harris of East Bernstadt, KY, Wanda Alexander of Berea, KY; ten grandchildren, Molly Harris, Camden Harris, Benjamin Harris, Mallory Rudder, Glen Sargent, Raymie Rosina Harris, Braiden Myers, Riley Myers, Macy Bullock, Maddy Bullock, plus a host of family and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Harris Sr. and Ethel Rice Harris; and by two siblings, David Harris and Yvonne Grant. Henry was a self-employed mason and attended Sinking Valley Baptist Church in Shopville, Kentucky. Henry was a gentle giant and was loving, humble and compassionate. He loved everybody, and everyone that met him loved him too. He enjoyed playing music, hunting and fishing. Henry was a loving husband and father and was very proud of his children. He always took care of everyone, including his animals, and put himself last. Funeral services for Henry “Boy” Harris Jr. will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home with John Harris and Jerry Chesnut officiating. Burial will follow at Pittsburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Braiden Myers, Mike Harris “Nar-eye”, John Harris, Glenn Chesnut, Russell Hyde and Michael Keck. His nephews will be honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 11, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour also at the funeral home. The family requests that all visitors wear a mask. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.