In Loving Memory of

Wendell Arvell Harris

March 21, 1959 – March 29, 2025

Celebration of Life Service

Saturday, April 26, 2025

11:00 AM

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

Nashville, Tennessee

Reverend William R. Harris, Officiating

Obituary

Wendell Arvell Harris, age 66, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on March 29, 2025, just eight days after celebrating his birthday. Born on March 21, 1959, in Nashville, Wendell was a proud product of the Nashville Davidson County Public School System.

A hardworking and dedicated man, Wendell built a career in construction and also operated a part-time cleaning business. He was known for his laid-back, down-to-earth nature and his deep love for life’s simple joys. Whether watching football, basketball, old Westerns, or action movies, Wendell found happiness in the things that brought comfort and connection.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Norma Hall, and his brothers Ricky "Peppa Head" Harris and Anthony "Peedy" Harris.

Wendell is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Harris; his daughter, ReTina Rucker; sons, Leonard (Stacey) Webster Jr. and Edward (NiKia) Wiley; and grandchildren, Takaia Rucker, Jes'Shawn Wiley, Stefan Wiley, Preston Wiley, and Leonard Webster III.

He is also survived by his brothers William (Loretha) Harris and Reginald Harris; in-laws Nina (Larry) Jackson, Theodore (Arlitha) Wiley, Margaret Dixon of Murfreesboro, TN, Theresa Banks, Inetta Wiley, Donna Hall, and Paulette Brooks, all of Nashville, TN; his uncle Edward (Paula) Franklin Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Wendell also leaves behind a devoted friend, Dee Collins, whose friendship was a cherished constant throughout his life.

His presence, laughter, and love will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Message from Heaven

Just close your eyes and you will see

All the memories that you have of me

Just sit and relax and you will find

I'm really still there inside your mind

Don’t cry for me now I'm gone

For I am in the land of song

There is no pain, there is no fear

So dry away that silent tear

Don’t think of me in the dark and cold

For here I am, no longer old

I'm in that place that’s filled with love

Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE"

Repass

Immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall

Funeral Services Entrusted To:

S.A.G. Funeral Home

1503 Buchanan Street

Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 244-5044

Acknowledgment

The family of Wendell Arvell Harris would like to thank you for your prayers, support, and expressions of kindness during this time of loss. Your love and presence are deeply appreciated.