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Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice

Wesley Joe Harness, 64, of Comanche, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. A viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Bishop Chapel of Memories, with Brother Henry Kellogg officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Inurnment will take place at Indianola Cemetery in Indianola, Oklahoma at a later date. Wesley was born on February 18, 1961, in Oakland, California, to Lee Harness and Norma Weeks. After high school, he pursued a variety of independent ventures, including owning and operating his own shaved ice business, Polar Bears Shaved Ice, where he brought smiles to many—one snow cone at a time. Later in life, Wesley began a new chapter of his career with a Nitrogen Solutions company in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he was entrusted with the important role of transporting nitrogen. He also served in a role at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, further demonstrating his versatility and commitment across diverse fields of work. On February 28, 2014, Wesley married the love of his life, Paula Elanie Walters, at First Assembly of God in McAlester, Oklahoma. Wesley had a deep love for the open road and could often be found riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or exploring trails in his side-by-side. He was happiest surrounded by friends and family at a cookout, living by his favorite saying: "The more the merrier." Wesley will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his generosity, and the joy he brought to so many. Wesley is survived by his wife, Paula Harness of the home; daughter, Havyn McCracken and husband, Ryan of Oklahoma City; son, Nicholas Harness and spouse, Kevin Learned of Oklahoma City; step-children; Kasey Benson and husband, Andrew of Texas, Justin McElhaney and wife, Laci of Coffman, Texas, Kody McElhaney and wife, Stephanie of Texas; grandchildren, Adelaidey, Virginia, Jalyn, Jorden, Talyn, Adde, Emersyn, Ellie, Jackson, Dylan, Eden, Emma, Kellen and McKay; sister, Carla Weeks; uncle, Walter Weeks; along with numerous other family members and friends. Wesley is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Harness and Norma Weeks; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert Cummins and Reva; brother, Gary Harness.