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A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church, in Newport News. Officiating will be the Rev. Carole Stockberger, his minister and special friend, assisted by the Rev. Bill Davidson.
Harry was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas. He later moved to Louisiana, where he spent his youth and attended school. He was a graduate of Jefferson Military Academy in Natchez, Miss., and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., from 1956 – 1957. Following four years of military service in the Navy, he returned to Louisiana, enrolling in Northeast Louisiana State University Pharmacy School. He began his Pharmacy career in Winnsboro, affiliating himself with King Drug Store in 1965. In 1971, he purchased King Drug Store and operated it until 1981. From 1981 until 1987, Harry did Pharmacy relief work at various pharmacies in North Louisiana as well as Franklin Parish Hospital. He became Director of Pharmacy at Franklin Parish Hospital in the late 80's and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1993.
Retirement gave him the opportunity and time to explore and enjoy his hobbies of fishing and sailing. In 1993, Harry and his wife, Charlene moved to Newport News, Va., to be close to the ocean. The years he spent in this beautiful area were very special to Harry and he found opportunities to continue utilizing his Pharmacy profession by serving as Pharmacist at Riverside Hospital in Newport News until 2004, at which time he retired and spent his time traveling and enjoying his free time.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Laurine and Harry Rountree; and his daughter, Diane Rountree Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Charlene Bryant Rountree of Newport News; daughter, Millicent Rountree, Newport News; son, Bryant Rountree and his wife, Cheri of McMinnville, Ore.; two grandchildren, Joshua Russell and Holly Russell of Winnsboro, La.; sisters, Linda Gammill and husband, Gene of Oak Grove, La., Besty Bankston and husband, Vernon of Oak Grove, La., and Bertha Adams and husband, John of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Harry was a member of Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Natasha House, 130 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692; or the charity of your personal choice
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home-Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608 www.altmeyer.com to sign the guestbook View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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George Griffing
December 31, 2009
Harry, Bill Turnbough and I were good friends at Gilbert when He lived with His Grandparents. Miss Bertha and my Father were first cousins. We lived two doors down from the Rountrees at Gilbert. We last saw each other when he and I met at a Jeff. Military College reunion a few years ago. I so sorry to hear of His death and will remember Him always. George Griffing
Lea Ann Graves
December 18, 2009
Dear Miss Charlene, Millicent, Bryant & Family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Harry's passing. He was always so nice when I saw him at church or at your house when we were young. I know this holiday will be especially tough. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Lea Ann Kincaid Graves
Sheretta Praileau
December 7, 2009
I worked with Harry several years in the pharmacy until his retirement.He always had a good joke or story to share.He was a fine example of professionalism.My condolences and prayers to Mrs.Rountree and the family during your time of grief.
Lindsay Enzor
December 6, 2009
I knew Harry from working at Riverside. I have known him since I was 14. Harry always put a smile on my face. He was one of the kindest men I have ever known. It gives me great pride to say that I knew him. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
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