Billy Joe "BJ" Harris Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life December 12, 2025. He was born October 12, 1991 in Rockford, IL the son of Yolanda Brewer and Billy Harris Sr. Billy was employed as an inspector of cars by a sub company of Chrysler. He attended Jefferson High School.

Billy leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Maddox Harris, Corbyn Tharp, and Avery Harris; two daughters, Kaelahni Harris and Kimora Harris; stepdaughter, Jenavieve Young; his parents Yolanda Brewer and Billy Harris Sr;  brother, Davarion (Nichelle) Harris; two sisters, Armani Harris and Prenisha Neal; maternal grand father, William (Martha) Brewer Jr.  and paternal grandmother, Rosie Agee-Harris; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his, maternal grandmother, Lorene Brewer and paternal grand father, Henry Lee Harris.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Soar Assembly 604 Salter Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.