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Leon Harris Obituary

Leon M. Harris NORFOLK - Leon M. Harris, 85, died Nov. 30, 2010 at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk. A pillar and beloved family man, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; his children, Marsha Woodman (Jay) of Virginia Beach, Eric W. Harris of Norfolk, Lori Beim (Michael) of Longwood, Fla.; his grandchildren, Jennifer Stern (Dani), Shana Prohofsky (Joel), Sydney and Riley Beim; his great-grandchildren, Hayley and Daphne Stern, Eli Solomon Prohofsky. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Dec. 1, at B'nai Israel Cemetery, Norfolk with Rabbi Susan Tendler and Cantor Gordon Piltch officiating. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.altmeyer.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Lee's Friends, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23505 or to the American Cancer Society. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road,Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 1, 2010.

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