Joe Lee is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Linda Faye Colbert Merritt; grandfather, James D. Harris; grandmother, Kathleen Smith; grandparents, Horace and Maoler Wainright of Rison; great grandparents, John and Reoler Davis of Rison; three aunts, OreLee (GL) Langford and Hazel Wainwright both of Rison and Joyce Ann Handley of Pine Bluff; and one uncle, Willie Wainright of Rison; along with a host of other aunts and uncles.
Joe Lee is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shalanda PaTreece Merritt Harris of Monticello; children, Kevin Harris (D.J.) of Monticello, Marchello Woods, Jr. "M.J." of Little Rock, AR, and Shacora Harris "Cole" (Terrance) of Monticello; a granddaughter and the apple of his eye, Na'Koriyah N'Faye Wheeler of Monticello; brothers, James Harris (Shirley) of Bonaire, GA, Steve Harris and Richard Block, Sr. of Monticello; brothers-in-law, Antonio Merritt "Tony" and Keon Merritt both of Lacey; nieces, Re'Kena Block, Nariyah Walker, JaKayla Page, LaShundra ''Moose'' Anderson, and Maliah Riley; nephews, Kaleb Simpson, Richard Block, Jr., Rekevis Block, and Jayvion Page; great-niece, Ka'Mahri Lee; best friends, Robert Stamps whom he loved to play dominos with and Eddie Jones whom was his long-time friend, classmate and fishing buddy; as well as a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Condolences(11)
Camesha
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, June 23, 2023 Sincerest condolences to our cousin and brother Jo Lee from the Handley family . Cathy , Carolyn , Deb , Bubs and Pumpkin.Deloris “Pumpkin” Williams
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, June 22, 2023 Sending sincerest condolences to the family , we loved cousin Jo Lee. May he rest in peace . Thankful for all the wonderful memories . See you after while❤️Cedric D Leonard
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, June 21, 2023 . I can honestly say for over 45 years we never had a boring conversation.Keeping your family in my prayers.
Rest on classmate
Class of 1987
KImberly Miller
monticello, AR Monday, June 19, 2023 Reaching OutMy heart is reaching out to you,
For what you're going through;
I'm thinking of you frequently
And praying for you too.
If there's something I can do,
Anything at all,
Think of me thinking of you,
And Don't Hesitate To Call.....
I Love You And Your In My Prayers..........
Trilisa Marshall
Monticello, AR Monday, June 19, 2023 To Shalanda Patreece Harris family and family so sorry for your loss Joe Lee was a great guy to be and around and a great neighbor and he will truly be missed you all have my condolences RIL/RIP Joe Lee HarrisShlanda Patrice Harris
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 18, 2023 R.I.P. JOE LEE U FOUGHT A LONG BATTLE AND NOW U DONT HAVE 2 FIGHT NO MORE JUS TAKE UR WELL DESERVED REST. U WILL TRULY BE MISSED IN OUR LIVES. LOVE UR WIFEMelanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 17, 2023 Prayers to you and his brother and other family members. You have been through so much heartache. I know God is with you during this difficult timeFaye
Rosenberg, TX Saturday, June 17, 2023 I am truly sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin. Every time I saw Joe Lee, he flashed a warm smile and had something funny to say. May God continue to wrap his arms around the family during this difficult time.Shacora Harris
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 17, 2023 Hey daddy just wanna say I love you very much…Ara dugger
Milwaukee, WI Friday, June 16, 2023 To family,sorry to hear of your loss. Prays go out to familyAra dugger
Milwaukee, WI Friday, June 16, 2023 To the family,sorry to hear of your loss. Prays go out to your he family