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Richard Harris Obituary

Richard J. Harris, 85, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. He was born on December 2, 1923 in South Boston, Va. to the late James and Opera Claybon Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Harris and two daughters, Betty Jean Harris Jordan and Phyllis A. Harris. Those left to cherish his memory are five daughters, Emma Rose Harris Burch, Richmond, Va., Helen B. Harris, Georgianna Harris Gresham, Virginia A. Harris and Ineatha R. Harris Thompson; three sons, Richard J. Harris Jr., Robert B. Harris and James C. Harris, all of Roanoke, Va.; 20 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to granddaughter, Treasa Harris. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Ulas Broady officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2008 for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2008.

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Alvin (Bro) Melvin and family

December 9, 2008

To the Harris Family
Our prayers are with you and the family. Sorry for your lost.

Bette Harris

December 6, 2008

On behalf of my family and myself we would like to thank everyone for their prayers during this time of sadness. Continue to keep us lifted up and we will do the same for you and yours. My Grandfather was a Great God fearing, hardworking, and kind hearted man that never met a stranger and our memories of him will live on in our hearts and through our daily lives for ever. Again thank you and God Bless You All.

April Hunter

December 5, 2008

To the Harris Family my prayer 's and thoughts are with you doing your time of sorrow.Hold on to God un changing hand.

Monique

December 5, 2008

My thoughts are prayers are with you all. May God's love comfort and keep you during this time and in the days to come.

Anita Matthews

December 5, 2008

To the Harris Family our heart felt prayers are with you now and forever as you endure the loss of your loved one. We will be Forever greatful to have know Mr. Richard Harris and the special person he was.
Anita, Justin, and Alexia Matthews

dana billingsley

December 5, 2008

To the Harris Family,Please know that God never makes mistakes and know that to be absent from the body is to be in the present before the farther.The bible say's when we are weak God is strong so know that in the days to come when you're feeling weak that GOD can and will strength'en you! We Pray God's Blessings Over Your Family. Dana Billingsley And The Entire Billingsley Family.

Robert & Sharon Cole

December 5, 2008

My husband and I worked with Richard at East End Car Shop. We will always remember him, Richard was such a joy to work with, and nobody could hold a candle to him in his job. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all, and may the Lord comfort your family in this time of loss.

Donald H. Peery

December 5, 2008

Helen and Family,
We wish to extend our sincere synpathy on the passing of Mr. Harris. May you find much confort in the many pleasant memories you have of him.
Bernice, James, and Pete, Next-door Neighbors on Hanover Avenue

Sonnya

December 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harris family.

Charlotte "NAY" Ramsey & Family

December 4, 2008

Rob, Bernard, Bette, and The Harris Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gene Brady

December 4, 2008

Slim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Gene and Tracy Brady

Sybil Philpott

December 4, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Hythenia Williams

December 4, 2008

MY Heart goes out to you ,but trust in God and he will take care of all your needs just lean on him for support,my conollences go with you Hythenia and family

Bernard, Tracy, Danetra and DeAngelo Harris

December 4, 2008

Don't think of him as gone away--
his journey's just begun, life holds so many facets-- this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost--and he was loved so much

Chad Johnson

December 4, 2008

To the Family,
It saddens me to hear the news of Mr. Harris' passing. In a difficult time like this, I've learned that all we can do is trust in God. I will remember Mr. Harris as someone who genuinely cared about other people. In the days ahead, I'm sure that his memory will provide you with a lot of pride and comfort in the life that he lived. May God bless you!

TWEETY JONES

December 3, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bette Harris

December 3, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Carolyn Dent

December 3, 2008

Georgianna
You are in my prayers.

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