Billy Ray Harris, 85 of Martin, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Byron Manor in Byron Center, Michigan. Born May 17, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Lee and Verda (Adams) Harris and the husband of the late Charlotte Ann (Cowels) Harris. Billy and Charlotte lived most of their lives in Wayland and Martin prior to Charlotte's passing in 2013. Billy was a hard-working man who did whatever he needed to provide for his family, sometimes working two jobs at a time, and was still more than happy to help out at home whenever Charlotte needed an extra hand. He loved his family deeply and proved to them time and again that he would be there for them. Billy also had a deep love for his God and was a faithful Christian man, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to have fun and enjoy his passion for music. One of his favorite pastimes was when his son, Michael, would take him to karaoke on Friday nights at the 10th Street Saloon in Plainwell. Billy would dress up in his cowboy garb, hat and all, and sing his favorite country songs. Matter of fact, his cowboy hat seemed to become a part of his personality and people seemed to gravitate to him, creating even more friends in his life. Billy leaves his family with wonderful memories of a man who enjoyed the life that God gave him and one that made the most of his time here on earth. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Debbie (Ed) Clark, Danny (Michelle) Harris and Michael (Sandra) Harris; two brothers, James Jones and Paul Wayne (Bonnie) Jones; one nephew, Lonnie (Carol) Hampton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents and his wife, Billy was preceded in death by his two sons, Mark Harris and Jimmy Harris; one grandson, Christopher Harris; one granddaughter, Jennifer Medina; and six siblings, Howard Harris, JB Harris, Kathleen Harris, Irene Harris, Nellie Strange and Jewel Harris. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at which time the funeral service will begin. In accordance with current regulations, attendance will be strictly limited to twenty-five people, so those not able to attend are welcome to join via livestream by visiting www.facebook.com/gordenandchappellfuneral. Billy will be laid to rest next to Charlotte in South Martin Cemetery, Martin Township at a future date yet to be determined. Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, January 8th, 2021 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel Address: 528 Trowbridge Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Funeral Service When: Friday, January 8th, 2021 7:00pm Location: Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel Address: 528 Trowbridge Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Interment Location: South Martin Cemetery Address: 10th Street Martin, Michigan 49070