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David Harris Obituary
David joined the U.S. Air Force in 1964 and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant on April 30, 1998. David leaves many cherished staff members at QVC where he was currently employed.
Left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 28 years, Helen Holland-Harris; daughter, Stephanie Harris; sons, Herman Johnson (Laurence) and Dwight Johnson; five grandchildren, Emily, Andrew and Megan Johnson, and Sekia and Serenity Harris; his siblings, Norma, John, Sherman, Paul (Cynthia), William (Audrey), Vernita and Julia (Donald), all of Houston, Texas; his former wife, Karen Tennyson, and daughters, Karen and Akia Harris.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Messiah Center, 1421 West Pembroke Ave., Hampton, Va. Burial with military honors will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The Harris family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Harris
Cheryl Fensom
August 24, 2008
Helen,
My deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy & Ron Itzo
August 19, 2008
Dear Helen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories of the life you shared with David comfort you now and remain with you always.
Catherine Shaughnessy
August 19, 2008
Helen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Walker
August 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maura Zimmerman
August 18, 2008
Helen, My heart is full with prayers for you and your family. Know that now, as ever, you are not alone. We are walking this path together, and He is with us. Love to you and yours.
Maureen Fiorello
August 18, 2008
Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Lynne McCarthy
August 17, 2008
From his "family of Mohawk Valley Community
College--Security Dept" in Utica, N.Y., we wish to
express our deepest sympathies to all of David's
family. Our prayers are with all of you as he will
be truly missed.
Annette Arrington
August 17, 2008
Helen, I heard just yesterday that Dave passed. I was shocked and dismayed to learn that he had been taken from us. He was always the gentleman and a gentle man. His love for you was so evident. May the memories of the years you shared sustain you until you are reunited. God bless you and your family.
Mary Ann Malloy
August 16, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family, Helen, on the loss of your husband. He was a lovely person, a true gentleman. With love and special prayers...
Deb Ellis
August 16, 2008
Our prayers are with the family and he will surely be missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lou & Deb ellis
Paul Harris
August 15, 2008
From the family of Paul L. Harris in Upstate, New York: we were quite shocked and saddened to read of David's death. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of David's family.
AD Graves
August 15, 2008
This graceful gentleman will be truly missed at the bowling alley.
Jacquelyn Robinson
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
RAYMOND &SANDY WILLIAMS
August 15, 2008
IT IS SO HARD TO LET SOMEONE GO WHO MEANS SO MUCH TO SO MANY PEOPLE.LET MEMORIES WARM YOUR HEART EVERYTIME YOU ARE FEELING LOSS.
RAYMOND AND SANDY WILLIAMS
PAA DRIVER
Linda Harris Gill
August 15, 2008
To Dave's Family - The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. The Lewis B Harris Family in Houston, Texas share your grief and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Reginia & Charlie Haynes
August 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
joyce peacock
August 15, 2008
Disbelief, Denial, Anger, Why! All of these emotions you will have. For your tears are my tears. My heart aches just as your heart is aching. I, too, have faced a similar situation as yours. But, even in your darkest moment there is a ray of light. For God is too wise to error and he will never put any more on you than you can bare. Take comfort in knowing that others feel your sorrow and share your pain.
Trudi Driscoll
August 15, 2008
To Helen and your family - There are so few words that can express my deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband, David. My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with
Sincerely - Trudi
Carl Schone
August 15, 2008
Hellen,
All of us at the MITRE Norfolk site wish you and the family our condolences! Those of us who were lucky enough to meet your husband socially know how great a person he was, how close the two of became, and we cherished that "special twinkle" that you two often shared. You and your family will be in our collective prayers.
Carl and Lynne Schone - Virginia Beach
Jane McClosky
August 15, 2008
Dearest Helen, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, David. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jay Vittori
August 15, 2008
We send our condolensces and prayers to Helen and her family. The wonderful memories of David will live on from generation to generation and serve as inspiration to many.
The Vittori Family
Keith Johnson
August 15, 2008
David, I bowled with you several times at Sparetimes Bowling Center. I enjoyed every minute I bowled with you and Helen. You will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elaine Johnson
August 15, 2008
To Stephanie and the family. We send our prayers and condolences to you all in this your hour of grief. May God comfort you and let you know that He is always with you. If we can be of assistance in any way, please let us know. "Earth has no sorrow so deep, that Heaven cannot heal." Your friends and extended family in Rock Hill, SC. Wendell & Elaine Johnson and Family.
Brian Chandler
August 15, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the lost of Dave. We (The Chandler family) send our condolences and prayers to the entire Harris family. Dave was not only a boss, but a true friend that always had a real concern for his people. He truly will be missed.
Rosetta Barnes
August 15, 2008
(David) better Known to me as Captain Harris, you taught me so much about the security business, while working at Newport News, Inc. I've shared all your teaching with my fellows officers just like you taught me. Captain Harris you will be truly missed and you will be always in our hearts and memories. My family and I would like to send our condolences.
Love Lt. Barnes
Gloria Mcphatter
August 15, 2008
Hey Captain Harris, that is how I came to know you when I started at Newport News, Inc. in 2001. You were also my predecessor at Newport News Inc., you taught me all I needed to know about the job. You always encouraged me to stay firm and never to give up. So I say to you Captain Harris thanks alot, you have left your inprint on my life. I'm doing well now, and without you words and your confidence in me I didn't think I could do it but I did. So now I'm saying good bye and I will always be grateful for the encouraging words and the leadership you gave to me. As hard as it may be for me to accept, I now know you are on God's team and you are in trusted hands. I want you to know you will be missed and forever remembered in my heart. To your family, may God bless you through this hard time. My throughts and prays are with you.
Captain Mcphatter
Sharon,Toya.Jalen Drewitt
August 15, 2008
We The Drewitt Family Would Like To Express Our Condolences,Deepest Sympathies,And Our Prayers To The Harris Family.May God Bless You In The Time Of Your Sorrow Of Your Love One.
Cathy Reyman
August 15, 2008
Dave was such a great freind to me. I worked with Dave at QVC. I started my mornings with Dave saying Good morning to me. He would be waiting for me to arrive to work just to say good morning. Thursdays Dave would bring Donuts into work for his team and he would always save a donut for me, WHen I would walk through the door Friday mornings the first words out of Dave's mouth would be " go get them" meaning that the donuts were in the back room. I felt honored that he always included me. I looked forward to seeing Dave in the morning, If I needed to talk I would arrive early and we would sit in his office and talk, I'll miss these times. Dave could always make you smile and see the better side of things. that's one reason that I liked talking to him. I consider Dave a good friend and very fortunate to have known him. Thank you for sharing your loved one with me, he made a profound difference in my life. I will truly miss him . May god watch over your family in this your time of pain. Dave is in a wonderful place and will watch over all of you. Thank you again and may God bless.
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