James "Jim" Harris, 50, of Troy, MO, passed away at SSM- Lake St. Louis Hospital , surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1972 in St. Louis, MO to Harold and Patricia (Keating) Harris. Jim attended the local schools in St. Louis and Chicago, IL. When he was a freshman in high school, the family moved to Elsberry, MO. Jim graduated from Elsberry High School and went on to attend college. He and Stephanie met and were later married on December 13, 1997 at First Baptist Church in Troy, MO. To this union were born two children; Andrew and Emilee. Jim had worked for over 23 years at Bodine Aluminum in Troy, MO as a Team Member and made many good friends while employed there. He loved to watch the t.v. show, Friends, accompanied by his dog, Rico. Jim enjoyed visiting with friends and family and had a great sense of humor. When he was feeling well, his truck was washed every day and the yard was in tip-top shape. He loved to cook and would make huge portions, even sharing with his friends and workers at the gas station across the street. Jim always had a positive attitude and would persevere through all his health issues. He loved his family very much and was always concerned about taking care of them. Jim will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 26 years, Stephanie Harris of Troy, MO, children; Andrew Harris of Troy, MO, Emilee Harris and fiancé Cole Rhodes of Troy, MO, his mother, Patricia Harris of Troy, MO, 3 half- sisters, Judy (Mike)
Lepping, Katherine Kalbfell and Carla (Brad) Lundgren, father and mother-in-law, Larry and Melinda Cappel of Moscow Mills, MO, brother-in-law, Shane (Katie) Cappel of Old Monroe, MO, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold Harris, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral- Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. – McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Mrs. Sandy Bergesch to officiate.

Interment- Troy City Cemetery Troy, MO 63379

Memorials- Emilee Harris Education Fund – make checks out to Stephanie Harris  c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes and Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379