Jason Colenda Harris

Jason Colenda Harris, 48, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on September 3, 1977, in Danville, he was a son of William Robert “Bobby” Harris, II and Treva Hope Colenda (Leon), all who survive. On September 3, 2004 (Jason’s birthday), he married the love of his life, Karmen Leigh Teague Harris, who survives of the home. Jason worked as a local tattoo artist and in historic home restorations. As a child and youth, he attended West Main Baptist Church. Jason had a profound talent of precision and detail that set him apart as an artist and craftsman. He had a passion and skillset for working with his hands to build and create which was exhibited throughout his work. Aside from his many artistic talents, he enjoyed cooking, building legos with his children, was an avid seashell collector, putt-putt enthusiast, and was a life-long lover of skateboarding. His happy place was at the coast. In addition to his parents and his wife, Karmen, Jason is survived by his three beautiful children he was so proud of, Meredith Hailey, Natalie Lauryn, and William Preston Harris; a brother, Patrick Harris; a sister, Jillian Harris (Nick); his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Anna Teague; sisters-in-law, Christi Esparza (David), Karen Hardy (James), Corrie Bobe (Iulian); aunts and uncles, Richard Harris, Carolyn Garrett (Joe), Andrea Short (Dwight), Lavinia Buchberger, Sandy Mitchell, Don Vipperman and Dee Colenda; his nieces Harleigh Esparza and Kendyl Neal; nephews Nicholas and Ryan Bobe; honorary daughters Sadie Gunn and Stephanie Villalobos; and numerous wonderful cousins. Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Mildred Harris; maternal grandfather, Chauncey Colenda uncle, Chauncey Colenda, Jr. and his aunt, Linda Vipperman. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The Harris Family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Mrs. Susie Powell for taking such great care of Jason, Prince Charles Home Healthcare Agency, Mountain Valley Hospice for their wonderful care and support. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel, is respectfully serving the Harris family.

Jason Colenda Harris

September 3, 1977 - November 19, 2025