Joel Ernell Harris, 88, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Hobson and Pearl (Adair) Harris, passed from this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. He was born in Pauline, South Carolina on December 1, 1932.

Joel had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bethel First Presbyterian Church. As a young man, he joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict, earning several medals, including a Purple Heart, and attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. In 1993, he retired from Union Underwear after 28 years of employment.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Albert Tindall Harris of Campbellsville, Teresa West & husband Gary of Wyoming, and Nona Gribbins & husband Greg of Campbellsville

1 sister: Doris Franklin of South Carolina

8 grandchildren: B.J. Harris, Jackson Ernell Harris, Jacob Harris, Lindsey Hash, Sara Celeste Wyatt, Jonathan Ernell West, Benjamin Samuel West, and Amanda West

11 great-grandchildren: Thomas Ernell West, Drayden Hash, Rhyan Hash, Bryson Gabehart, Eliyas Caldwell, Ava Lynn Harris, Ian West, Ridley Harris, Jesslynne Mann, Haley Mann, and Abigail Powell

A host of extended family and friends

He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife: Margaret Fay (Montgomery) Harris; a son: Joel Mayes Harris; three brothers: James B. Harris, Elvis Harris, and Harold Harris; five sisters: Florine Hyatt, Dena Sanders, Melda Harrison, Jamie Ellen Harris, and Inza Smith.

Funeral Service: Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jim Murphy will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his late wife in the Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery, 3250 Old Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. The Marion County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 10, from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.