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James Harris Obituary

LANSDALE, Pa. - James S. C. Harris, M.D., formerly of West Mt. Airy, Pa., died Saturday, April 7, 2007 in Lansdale, Pa. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1914, he graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1936 and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1940. He served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army during WWII, attaining the rank of Major. In 1946, he studied surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. Harris was Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Germantown Hospital and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. After his retirement as a surgeon, he was Medical Director at Roxborough Memorial Hospital through 1994. Dr. Harris was on the medical faculties of Hahnemann Medical College, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine, and Temple University Medical School. He received numerous teaching awards. Survived by his wife, Doris (Rebel) (nee Lent); daughter, Ann Straw (John); sons, Charles (Linda) and James, Jr. (Dale Blair); 6 grandchildren, John, Emily, Kate, Kiana, Tracey and Lauren (deceased); 3 great-grandchildren, Evan, Miles and Maxine. A memorial service will be held at Brittany Pointe Estates, 1001 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, Pa. 19446 on Friday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. Contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice in his honor. Arrangements by Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Service, Inc. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Apr. 11, 2007.

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Chaplain Doug Rogers

April 13, 2007

I didn't meet Doc Harris until I came to work at Brittany Pointe Estates as the Chaplain in 1998. I have seen him recover from major surgery in his late 80's, I've heard him tell his favorite stories, but, most importantly, I've seen the love he shared with his dear wife, Rebel, and each of his family. Jesus said that the second greatest commandment was "to love thy neighbor as thyself" and Doc Harris lived that out. My wife and I will miss him. Our love to Doris and the entire Harris clan!!

Eve Pinkenson

April 12, 2007

Mrs. Harris - I knew Dr. Harris during my employment at Germantown Hospital. He was always a most pleasant person, friendly, charming, and he had a great reputation around the hospital. We had no medical professional relationship, but he never failed to smile and say hello as we passed in the hallway.
My condolences to you and the family

mary kay tierney

April 11, 2007

I worked with Dr Harris for many years in the OR at Roxborough. Not only was he a gifed surgeon but one of the nicest to work with. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

gretchen jones

April 11, 2007

Mrs Harris you and your family are in my prayers.
I will always remeber Dr Harris as physician who always had time to sit and talk with his patients and their famlies. You don't see that today. Gretchen Jones

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