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ALGIE HARRIS Obituary

In loving memories of our beloved, Mr. Algie Linwood Harris, Jr., born September 4, 1946, passed away into eternal life on Saturday, April 25, 2015. He attended Dinwiddie Public Schools. He retired from Defense General Supply Center after 32 years of service. He was a person who loved life and life loved ""Algie!"

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Griffin Harris and Algie Linwood Harris, Sr., and his three sisters, Ruth Walker, Barbara Dean and JoAnn Patterson.

Algie loved the Washington Redskins, fishing, cookouts, and dancing, but must of all he loved his family and friends.

Left to cherish and celebrate, his devoted wife, Julie Harris; daughter, Tasha Walton (Dee); sons, Algie ""Johnny"" Harris III (Lavesta), Bryant Harris, Aubrey Harris, Anthony Winston and Michael Winston; grandchildren, Tee, Sadé, Mike Jr., Alex, Keymeira, Madison, and Jasmine; sisters, Pauline Bonner (Jerry), Lois Trotter, Margie Stith, and Gloria Butler; brother-in-law, Joseph Dean, Kim Dance (Betty), and Steven Bonner (Lisa); devoted friend, Charles Mason and James Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Algie L. Harris, Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at First Baptist Church, 25720 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Peter R. Jeffrey, pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Harris at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2015.

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Norma Jean Beasley Clarke

November 23, 2015

May you rest in peace.

Norma Jean Beasley Clarke

November 23, 2015

Julie I know its been months I am so so sorry I had no idea until one day me and Dolethea was talking and she told me ,May God be with you Johnny and Tasha and the rest of your family

craig hudson

May 2, 2015

god bless red my friend. you will be missed

Larry (Flint) Parham

May 2, 2015

A true skin to the end...(Redskins)

eddie johnson

May 1, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 30, 2015

Julie, I have known you and Algie for years. He was a wonderful person. He is resting now in Gods Arms. My prayers goes out to you and your family.
God Bless you
Samuel and Rosa Crenshaw

Lagina Pride

April 30, 2015

Our deepest condolences Lagina c/o Aubrey Harris

Lagina Pride

April 30, 2015

Iam keeping your family in my prayers Algie was an awesome person iam glad I was able to get to know him n the rest of the family Jehovah bless

Doris Cook

April 29, 2015

Julie,
You and your family are in my prayers.

Gloria Moss

April 29, 2015

Julie Tasha, and Johnny May you find comfort in knowing that he has is now resting in the Master's arms.

Gregory Macklin

April 28, 2015

Take care my friend,and may God give you and your family comfort.
Greg and Pam Macklin and Family

Margie Brooks

April 28, 2015

My prays goes out to Julie and family.

John O'Brien

April 28, 2015

Julie and Family ,We are all so very sorry, to hear about loss, May our prayer be shared with you and your family
at this time. God be with you , Sincerely from your co-workers and friends at DDMA / DSCR maintenance.

charlette dabney

April 27, 2015

Julie and Family -My deepest condescends to, and the family may God give you peace and comfort in your time of loss.
Love ,TheDabney Family
Charlette,Jayden,Kaleigh

Evelyn Drake

April 27, 2015

Julie and Family---May you find comfort in knowing that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Blessings,
Evelyn Drake
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