Joseph Clay Harris, Jr.

August 23, 1950 ~ February 16, 2024
Joseph Clay Harris Jr., 73, of Derby, Retired Vice President of Operations for Diamond J, Inc., died Friday, February 16, 2024. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Harris; sister, Sissy Harris; brothers, Jeff and John Mark Harris. Survived by his father, Joseph Sr.,; wife, Stephanie Harris of Derby; sons, Jody (Carolin) Harris of Bremen, Germany, Justin (Peter) Harris of Austin, TX; daughter, Rosa Lee (Mike) Argotsinger of Wichita; grandchildren, Michial and Leo Argotsinger, Lorelei, Audrey, and Isabel Harris; brothers, Jim (Patty) Harris, Jason (Susan) Harris; sister, Rebecca (Curtis) Drake; and blessed with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dear Stess, Joe Sr., Christopher, Jody, Rosa Lee, Justin, spouses & all families,
Please accept our deepest condolences & sincere apologies for not being medically able to say goodbye to Joe there.
Our families have so many wonderful memories that I hold deep in my heart. Remembering fondly swim parties in Haysville & Derby, birthdays, Holidays, graduations, Cheney & Tablerock Lakes raft & boat rides, etc. etc.
My heart aches knowing the pain of the loss of a soulmate. Know this is hard for Joe Sr. especially after saying goodbye to your dear, sweet, beautiful Charlotte.
I met you Stess, when you were at your lowest, after the loss of your wonderful, beloved father. Remembering the Nancy Lane walks, the dogs & turtles. We have experienced togetherness during the worst of times & the best, thankfully.
Love you Stess to the moon & back,
Please be strong until we meet again,
Wished I was there to hold your hand,
Wished I was there to hug you tightly,
Carol & Mary Estes
Mary Ellen, Bennie, Mark & Thany, Dusty-Malie-Jaylyn, Polly, Mike, Joe & Paul Richard Jones