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He was the oldest and first son of Leon and Helen Harris. Leon found Christ at the early age of 12 years old at Calvary Baptist Church in Ayer, Mass. Upon graduation from Prince George High School, he entered into the U.S. Army where he served for four years with an Honorable Discharge. He later returned to the Prince George and Petersburg, Va., area working various jobs until he sustained a job related injury causing him to become ill with a rare disorder (Lympheda) that stopped him from doing physical things.
Leon enjoyed collecting GI Joe's, learning about past and present historical events and his favorite pastime was jokes. Leon's spirit was high and he fought quite a battle, but he wasn't alone. God surrounded him with love, mercy and grace. He blessed him with a wonderful family who truly loved him and many friends who cared including two new friends that took care of his medical needs at Retreat Hospital Lypheperdena Clinic, Lisa and Angela. His desire was to help the veterans advocate for fair and affordable housing and treatment.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Helen V. Harris of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Michael Harris and Jerome Harris, both of Petersburg, Va,; one very devoted sister, Shelly Harris of Petersburg, Va.; aunts, Christine Walker of Goose Creek, S.C. and Janice Hedgepeth of Halifax, N.C.; uncles, John Scott (Linda) of Korea, Richard Scott (Regina) of Richmond, Va., and James A. Harris (Rea) of Columbus, Ga.; godmother, Lena Allen of Richmond, Va.; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, and devoted friend, Maria Hamilton.
A service of love and remembrance will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Emmanuel Worship Center, 236 Grove Avenue, Petersburg, Va. Pastor Joseph P. Green, officiating.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leon Harris
Vernell Watts-Davis
February 10, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pauline Fletcher
January 23, 2009
God bless and be with you at this time.
The Fletcher Family.
Marcus&Marsha Callaham
January 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Norman & Florence Brown
January 22, 2009
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Rev. Nellie B. Myrick
January 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
(RET.) SFC Wallace E. Pretlow Sr. & Family
January 22, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rev. Russell Datts Sr.
January 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
janice and family pope
January 21, 2009
The Pope Family of Richmond which to express their deepest condolences to their extended family. Our faith in God assures us that Tony is in heaven with his father, may the Lord's grace and mercy be of comfort to you at this time.
Maria Hamilton
January 21, 2009
May the King of the universe, receive you in His arms! May the Lord keep your mother Helen in perfect shalom.
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