James A. Harris, age 51, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene N. Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Lisa Anderson-Brooks and Tamika (Philip) Webster; four aunts, Ruth Ann (John) Darby, Jearlene (Eugene) Payne, Barbara (Gabriel) West and Linda (John H.) Jackson; a great aunt, Verlie Mae Thompson; two uncles, William "Bill" Callaham and Thurman (Edith) Harris; other relatives and friends.

James was employed for many years at ACS (Automated Conveyor Systems) located in Lynchburg, VA.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6pm in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.