James Harley Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Harley of Erie, Pennsylvania, departing on May 20, 2026 at the age of 77. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Harley to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Clarence Harley and Myrtice Watson-McKinney (Lee); his grandparents, George Watson and Beria Watson; his grandchildren, Lamarion, Sidonia, Derricka and Shaderra; his extended family Elizabeth Smith Prescott; his son James Calvin Harley Jr.; his grandson David Scott Tate Jr.; his daughters, Dr. Sandra Sidonia Arnold of Erie, Pennsylvania and Roxanne Arnold (Tony Twillie) of Erie, Pennsylvania; his stepson Jamal Davis Arnold (Erie); his siblings, Peggy McKinney-Jones and Billy Harley (Annie); and his godson Andre Tamplin. He was also cherished by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews, cousins, extended family.