Wilbur G. Harris Jr. , 71 died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at CHI Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga.

Wilbur was born on December 15, 1949 to the late Wilbur Green Harris Sr. and Sallie Tatum Hale Harris . He was a resident of Rhea County since 1985. Wilbur was a graduate of Marion County High School and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He worked at TVA – Watts Bar as a nuclear plant operator and retired in 2000. Wilbur enjoyed benchrest shooting and won awards and receive d several plaques and participated in matches all over the country. He was of the Methodist faith.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife Judy Gayle Harris.

Survivors include his son Elmer Harris of Spring City, TN, daughter Betsy Ann Bahr of Orlando, FL, his sister Dava Lusk of Huntsville, AL, and two grandchildren Grace Condra and Fletcher Green Harris.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 1:00pm EDS . at the Smith Cemetery in Powell Crossroads, TN . T he family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Vaughn Funeral Home.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit our website at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com to share memories and condolences with the family of Wilbur G. Harris Jr .