Mercer F. "Red" Harris

Mercer F. "Red" Harris

Mercer Harris Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2008.
HARRIS, Mr. Mercer F. "Red," of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Blanche and Mercer Harris; one daughter, Evelyn H. Morris; one sister and four brothers. Cherishing his memory are his two daughters, Jackie A. Harris and Irish Mayo; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Lee (Alfred) and Shirley L. Curtis; one aunt, Edith Harris; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, Charlie Fleming and, his loving and devoted friend of 48 years, Jessie Hill. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. A. Lincoln James officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Gonzalez Family

October 10, 2008

Aunt Jessie and Harris Family,
We pray peace for you beyond all understanding in the loss of Uncle Red. May your beautiful memories sustain you and may GOD bless you with strength of acceptance. Though being in HIS presence is our wish for final destination, we are always sad when our loved one is on their journey home.
We Love and Pray for you always,
Guido, Lanette, Quincy and Justice

Lee Peebles LCSW

October 8, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support during your time of deep grief/sorrow. We hope and pray you will find peace with the good Lord’s amazing love/grace.

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October 8, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Yvette McDonald

October 7, 2008

Hi Aunt Jessie,

I can't begin to tell you how much Uncle Red meant to me. Afterall, the man taught me how to walk. I loved him very much, losing him and Daddy in the same year is pretty rough. I know they are reunited in heaven sharing a hug and a laugh in renewed, glorified bodies that are free of illness and pain. They are with us at all times now. We don't have to pick up a phone or drive several miles to be with them anymore because they are by our sides and in our hearts until we see them again on the other side of the sky.

God bless you Aunt J. Stay strong.

LuvUMore...Yvette

Gayles Parkermoore

October 6, 2008

Ms. Jessie and Jackie,

My deepest sympathy goes out too you both. Mr. Red was one of the finest gentlemen I ever knew, I will miss him greatly.

I am proud that I was lucky enough to have a neighbor like him because he was always funny, always laughing, joking, and he always saw the joy in everything, I will miss him dearly.

Everyone will remember Mr. Red as having a full life he was a happy person full of fun and always made whom ever he met a lasting impression.

Ms. Jessie, I am the daughter you never had so please donot hesitate to call me. I am there for you.

LOVE YOU

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