Reverend James Lee “Jim” Harbert, 89, of Marianna, Florida died Friday, September 5, 2025 at Jackson Hospital.
Jim was born December 14, 1935 to Elsie and Curtis Harbert. He made is life in North Florida and South Alabama, pastoring churches for 50 years. Through his ministry he has served Methodist churches in Altha, Cypress, Kinsey, Blackwood and others in Dale and Jackson County, most recently serving as pastor for Grace Methodist and Compass Lake Methodist. He was also Sales Manager for WTYS radio for over 25 years.
On February 18, 1983 he married the love of his life, Henrietta, affectionally known as Henri. Together they served those attending their churches and built a beautiful life together.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Thomas Harbert, Eugene Harbert, Jerome Harbert, Elouise Savell and Billy Harbert.
He is survived by his wife, Henri Harbert; children, Sean Guthrie and Millie Shelley; sisters, Faye Nowell, Judy Haynes and Annette Oleson.
Funeral services were held 12:30 Monday, September 8, 2025 at Grace Methodist Church in Marianna, Florida. Burial followed at 3 PM at Gardens of Memory, 6200 US HWY 431, Headland, AL, 36345 with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
