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George Robin Harris

1950 - 2018

George Robin Harris obituary, 1950-2018, Smithfield, VA

BORN

1950

DIED

2018

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B.W. FOSTER FUNERAL HOME - PORTSMOUTH

1926 HIGH ST

Portsmouth, Virginia

George Harris Obituary

George Robin Harris

Smithfield - George Robin Harris passed away in his home on February 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 67 years old.

George was the son of the late George Henry Harris and Etta Odell Harris. He graduated from Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance, Virginia, as a Cadet Captain. He was a decorated Sergeant with the Portsmouth Police Department, retiring after twenty-nine years of service to the city. George was a Past Master of Portsmouth Midday Lodge No. 132 and Past Master of Smithfield Union Lodge No. 18 AF & AM. He was Past Patron of Tidal Wave Chapter No. 9 Portsmouth and Past Patron of Smithfield Chapter No. 127 Order of the Eastern Star. George was also a life member of Gosport Lodge No. 20 Fraternal Order of Police. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Donna A. Harris; his father-in-law Donald L. Anderson, Sr. of Chesapeake; and his sister-in-law, Susan Kemp of Shacklefords.

The family will receive friends for a visitation, with ceremonies by the Police Honor Guard, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, at Foster Funeral Home, 1926 High St., Portsmouth. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, at West End United Methodist Church, 1800 Rodman Ave., Portsmouth. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, 2 Cpl. J. M. Williams Ave., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 500 Masonic Ln., Richmond, VA 23223. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.

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Donna, just learned today that George passed away. Sorry we were not there for the service. Louis and LaDonna Elliott

February 12, 2018

Brother George Harris was a good man and a great Master Mason. It was my honor to have known him; he will be greatly missed.

Bob watkins

February 7, 2018

Donna, I only got to talk with George a few times when I was at your home working. George invite me in one day and we talked for some time on all kinds of stuff. I really liked and enjoyed talking with him. He was a real kind and nice person. I'm very sorry for your loss. May God give you a great peace and love to fill your heart.

Fred Crawford

February 6, 2018

Donna, Am do sorry about your loss of your husband.He is now at piece and in a better place

Bill Munsey

February 6, 2018

God took you in his loving arms, He saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, For He only takes the best.

Many happy memories from losing satellite reception to getting stuck in a ditch on an ATV. I will miss you George.

Donna, my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Diane Kropewnicki

February 5, 2018

So sorry of your loss my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jodi

February 5, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

February 5, 2018

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

B.W. FOSTER FUNERAL HOME - PORTSMOUTH

1926 HIGH ST, Portsmouth, VA 23704

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7

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

West End United Methodist Church

1800 Rodman Ave, Portsmouth, VA

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1926 HIGH ST, Portsmouth, VA 23704

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