Mr. Alexander James Harris, age 25, a resident of Belington, departed this life peacefully Monday, February 18, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 25, 1993, at Jacksonville, N.C., a son of James David Harris, of Belington, and Tammy Jo Alexander Reid, of Lancaster, Ohio, both of which survive.
He was united in marriage to the former Megan Dione Varner, who survives at their residence.
In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by; one step-daughter, Johannah Grace Varner ,of Belington; step-mother, Marci Harris; step-father, Paul Reid; brother, Austin Alexander, of Ohio; sister, Arianna Alexander, of Ohio; step-sister, K. J. Jacob; paternal grandparents, Jim and Debbie Harris, of Belington; two great -grandmothers, Joretta Radabaugh, of Belington and Maryland Hillyard, of Philippi; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Effie Varner, of Albright; and aunts, cousins, and a whole host of friends.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Chuck and Donna Alexander; and paternal great-grandfathers, James Harris and Dewayne Biller.
Alexander attended Lancaster High School, in Ohio, until his Junior year and then attended the Philip Barbour High School. He was previously employed by Allegheny Wood Products of Preston County where he was a lumber stacker. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing and enjoyed woodworking. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends will be received from the Talbott Funeral Home, 56 N. Brandenburg Street, in Belington, from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, and from 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, until 11 a.m. the funeral hour when final rites will be conducted with the Pastor Gina Guthrie officiating. Cremation will follow.
The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Alexander James Harris.
Condolences: talbottfuneralhome.com.
