Burrell O. Harris-age 89 of Heiskell passed away suddenly Friday morning, June 19, 2026. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired U. S. Army Veteran, Sergeant First Class. He served in the Korean War and the Viet Nam War and received numerous awards and citations to include the Purple Heart received during his time in Viet Nam. He was also a retired University of Tennessee Campus Police Officer.

Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorthy; son, Fred Steven Harris in 1995; parents, Howard Steven and Hattie Harris. Several brothers and sisters.
Survivors: son, Burrell O. Harris, Jr. and wife, Rita D. Harris of Luttrell; daughter, Julia Shown and husband, Tim Shown of Heiskell. Four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Military honors will be presented by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard at Luttrell Cemetery, Luttrell. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.