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Otis Harris Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Otis R. Harris will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Community Independent Methodist Church, 12033 River Road, Chesterfield, Va.; the Rev. Pate Pearson, pastor, and the Rev. Herbert Holly, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, officiating. Interment to follow in Harris Family Cemetery, Chesterfield, Va.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church.

The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 11001 Reedy Branch Road, Chesterfield, the day of the services and maybe contacted by calling (804) 590-2589.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Harris online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 22, 2008.

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sandra lee

October 24, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Herman Coleman

October 22, 2008

To the Harris family;
Nothing can compare to the pain of losing a love one, please know that we are praying for you in your time of grief.
Herman Coleman & Family

Cornell Graves & Family

October 22, 2008

The Harris Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. may memories bring you comfort. Cornell Graves & Family

Phyllis Washington

October 22, 2008

To the family members of our Brother-in-law, Otis Harris, we will miss him, but we know that he is in God's care. Our prayers are with you, remember to keep him in your heart, his love will always be with you. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Phyllis J. Washington & family

Rodney Graves

October 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

The Entire Family of the Late Walter L. (Boone) & Julia Anderson

October 20, 2008

To the Harris Family

Expressing sympathy in the passing of your loved one, Otis Harris.
We share your pain at this time of breavement.

Reverend Charlecia Harrison

October 19, 2008

To The Family,
May the love of the Christ comfort and sustain you now and always.
Former faculty member of MHS

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