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John Dewayne Harris VIRGINIA BEACH - John Dewayne Harris, 40, of the 1600 block of Kempsville Road, passed away June 3, 2010 in Chesapeake. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the Anthony A. Harris Sr. and the late Carolyn Linkous Harris and was a self-employed carpenter. Besides his father, he is survived by a daughter, Tiffanie Sue Harris; a son, Michael Alexander Harris; a sister, Tammy Harris; two brothers, Anthony A. Harris Jr. and Richard H. Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; and one great-niece. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Graham Funeral Home with Chaplain Michelle Louk officiating. Online viewing of the service will be available. Please light a candle and leave a note to the family in his "Book of Memories."

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 5, 2010.

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June 7, 2010

To the entire Harris family and friends of John: Words can not express our sorrow, but you all will be in our prayers to soon find a bright tomorrow.

Rick, Judy, Tiffany & Karen Walsh

Jennifer Tucker Capps

June 6, 2010

God bless your family and may he give you strength to get through this tough time

June 5, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. This has been a tremendous shock on us all.

Jack & Teresa [Bryant] Bracy

Sherry Lanier-Fournier

June 5, 2010

John, you are loved by many and you touched hearts and lives in your short time with us. May the Lord be with your friends and family during thier loss as the Angels gained another.

Stephanie Harriman Desjarlais

June 5, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the Harris family. I pray that you find peace in your hearts.

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