Jesse L. Harris, 85, died August 5, 2008 at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on November 27, 1922 at Winona, Texas, the son of Jessie Lee and Mattie B. Meadows Harris. He was the second child born to this union. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1946 coming from Gladewater, Texas. Jesse married the love of his life, Doris L. Jordan on September 12, 1943 at Great Bend, Kansas after a whirlwind courtship. They were married nearly 53 years until her death on July 27, 1996. To this union was born one daughter, Nancy Louise. He had worked for Bentley Hardware of Great Bend for about 10 years and then was a wholesale hardware salesman for first Wal Thompson Hardware of Topeka and then Blish Mize of Atchison retiring in 1984. He then owned and operated D & J Locksmith until the time of his death. He was a World War II veteran serving with the Army Air Force from 1942 - 1945. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, V.F.W. Post 3111, Elks Lodge, Lake Barton Golf Club and American Locksmiths of America. Jesse was a tireless worker and volunteer. He worked on the committee to bring the B-29 Memorial to the Great Bend airfield. He also helped with tornado relief after the Hoisington tornado, and for several years he helped pack the share boxes distributed in Great Bend. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy L. Cadwell and husband Charles of Mulvane, Kansas; a brother, Marvind Harris of Bay City, Texas; two sisters, Louise Boland of Cisco, Texas and Ann Sitton of Lindale, Texas; a grandson, Jeffrey Cadwell and wife Jennifer of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and numerous nieces and nephews. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; wife Doris; a brother, James Harris and a half-sister, Pauline Buchanan. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, Great Bend with the Reverend Gary Brooks officiating. Interment will be at the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 with family to receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or B-29 Memorial in care of the funeral home.