James David Harris, age 77, of North Platte, Nebraska died at Great Plains Health in North Platte on December 9, 2020.
Jim was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 6, 1943, then adopted by James & Helen (Swanson) Harris. He grew up and attended school in North Platte, then worked for Harris News Agency until 1985. In 1972, he started Jim's Hobby Shop and devoted himself to the shop. It was located in several different locations over the years until settling on South Dewey where Jim was still running the shop until recently.
On June 6, 1965, Jim married Lois Lorraine Gosnell in North Platte. They had three kids and were together for over 55 years.
Jim and Lois liked traveling in the camper during the summers and being around family. He had an interest in Native American History, like bowling, and was on several leagues.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Helen Harris; a granddaughter, Zena Huddleston; and a brother-in-law, Jim Weedman.
Jim leaves behind his wife, Lois; and sons James Harris and Brian (Rachel) Harris, all of North Platte, Nebraska; a daughter, Pennie (Jack) Reynolds of Elm Creek, Nebraska; six grandkids and four great-grandkids; his sister-in-law, Donna Weedman; and brothers-in-law Larry (Elaine) Gosnell and Ralph (Mary Jo) Gosnell, all of North Platte, Nebraska; and other family.
Cremation was chosen. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska. The memorial book can be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December11, 2020 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The family has established a memorial.