More detail on this person: JAMES DURLEY
HARRIS, age 72, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family on April 3, 2016 in
Nashville, Tn. Mr. Harris was born on Feb 14, 1944
in Batesville, MS.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of the United States Air
Force Academy and he served in the United States
Air Force during the Vietnam War as a rescue
helicopter pilot.
After his military career, he went into the
banking industry in Nashville, first at Commerce
Union Bank and later went on to serve as President
of First Tennessee Nashville. He was also founder
and CEO of two Community banks, Brentwood
National Bank and Premiere Bank of Brentwood. He
was a dedicated community leader and volunteer in
Nashville and Brentwood TN.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,
Sandra L. Harris: son, Blake Harris (Alison):
daughters, Jenelle Spicer (Bill), Leisha Nischan
(Chris): grandchildren, Elaina Nischan, Lindsey
Nischan, Sam Spicer, Sabrina Spicer, William
Spicer, Leo Harris, Cameron Harris; sister, Judy
Harris, and brother, Michael Harris (Debbie).
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2
p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Christ
Presbyterian Church, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd,
Nashville, TN with Pastors Todd Teller and David
Filson officiating. Visitation with the family
will be held on Friday from 4-6 p.m. and on
Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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