James Ray Harkness

Funeral services for James Ray Harkness, 82, of Livingston, Texas will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Kevan Wood officiating. Interment will follow at the Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held on the day of service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

James was born July 29, 1944, in Henderson, Texas and passed away November 12, 2026, in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William Harkness and Ebie Sue Morris Harkness.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Harkness of Livingston, Texas; sons, Jimmy Harkness and Michell of Trinidad, Texas, Jerry Harkness of Livingston, Texas, and Johnny Harkness of Waxahachie, Texas; and sisters, Janie Fisher and Bill of Montgomery, Texas and Betty Jo Tayler of Pasadena, Texas; along with numerous other relatives and friends.