Richard W. Harris

Richard W. Harris

Richard Harris Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2008.
HARRIS, Richard W., 82, of Midlothian, passed away November 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Harris; and his brother, O.B. Harris. He was an employee of E.I. DuPont for 49 years. He is survived by his sons, Richard W. Harris Jr. and his wife, Katherine, Ronald C. Harris and his wife, Martha, and Michael T. Harris and his wife, Gina, all of Richmond; his daughter, Carolyn H. Letellier and her husband, Ronald of Chicago, Illinois; his stepdaugther, Velma Morgan and her husband, Robert of Palos Vertes, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Harris was an active member of Central Chesterfield Ruritan Club until his health failed. During the early 1950s, he was instrumental in establishing youth baseball in southside Richmond. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 4, 2008

Harold Jackson posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2008

Joe & Ruth Holicky SOUTHERLAND PLACE posted to the memorial.

December 3, 2008

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Harold Jackson

December 4, 2008

My prayers are with you in your time of grief. Although I have not seen Dick since my younger days in Bensley I have never forgot how much he cared for us kids.

Joe & Ruth Holicky SOUTHERLAND PLACE

December 4, 2008

My wife and I had the pleasure of knowing Richard Harris from SOUTHERLAND PLACE. He was always the gentleman. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.

Leslie Prillaman

December 3, 2008

My thoughts are with the family. I knew Richard from Southerland Place.

Lenny Leigh

December 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sara Tennent

December 2, 2008

I had the great pleasure of knowing Mr. Harris while working at his dental office. I always looked forward to his visits... he always made my day a little brighter and put a smile on my face. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

December 2, 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. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Martha and John Hancock, 2004 Ruritan National President

December 1, 2008

Dear Family,
I was saddened to hear of your recent loss. Richard was a real asset to the Central Chesterfield Rurtian Club and his entire community. We hope you will find comfort in knowing others share in your loss. Yours in Ruritan,

Susan Lee SOUTHERLAND PLACE

December 1, 2008

Mr. Harris was a big presence here at SOUTHERLAND PLACE. Words can not express how much he will be missed by the staff and residents. He will always be remembered for his love of peanuts, fishing, and baseball. He was a devoted father and husband which was such an inspiration. From his colorful suspenders to his sparkling smile Mr. Harris was loved by all. Let us not forget his family who are just as special to us as he was. The staff has many fond memories of Mr. Harris and his memory will live on here at SOUTHERLAND PLACE.

Donald Hudson

December 1, 2008

I would like to express my sympathy to Dick's family. I went to TD high school with Dick's son and then worked with Dick in Tyvek(R) for 7 years. He was a very dedicated hard working person who was always personable with everyone he came in contact with.

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