James Harris Obituary

James S. 'Jay' Harris, 60, of Latrobe, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Jan. 4, 1964, in Latrobe, a son of James E. Harris Jr. and Bonnie L. (Hamilton) Harris of Latrobe. Jay was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe. He was also a member and Chaplain for the Latrobe Fraternal Order of Eagles Tony Angelo Aerie #01188. Prior to becoming ill, he played the drums and sang with local country-western bands since he was 16 years old. In addition to his parents, Jay is survived by a sister, Linda Kozemchok (Bob); a brother, Harry 'Skip' Shawley; niece, Brooke Roddy; nephews, Christopher Mitchell and Tyler Kozemchok; three children, Jenna Harris, Brandon Harris, and Colin Cox; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday, Aug. 19, from 4 until 7 p.m., in the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery. To post an online condolence, please visit www.hartman-grazianofuneralhome.com.