James W. Harris, 86, of Logansport, formerly of Brookston and Monticello, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 in Chase Nursing Facility of Logansport. He had been in failing health for the last four years. He was born March 28, 1922 in Brookston to the late James B. and Nettie Mae (Bryner) Harris. He was a 1940 graduate of Brookston High School. Mr. Harris is a former member of the Logansport Church of the Nazarene. He retired from Reid Roofing in Logansport in 1985. On weekends he worked for Logan Lumber for 10 years. He enjoyed reading, especially Zane Gray western novels, gardening and spending time with his family. Surviving is a son, James F. Harris (wife: Regina) of Logansport; a daughter, Susan Baker (husband: Robert) of Logansport and a sister, Laura Danner of Chalmers, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Harris also has two children adopted out Thomas Guy Harris and Carolyn Sue Harris. Also surviving are five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and fourteen step-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are a son, Robert Edward Harris; a daughter, Beverly Ann Harris; a grandson, Charles E. Mullins; two brothers and three sisters. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery.