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Richard Harris Obituary
Richard Stevens Harris, 59, of Shady Side, died of natural causes Feb. 6 at AAMC.
Richard was born Aug. 3, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late Richard Carl and Mary Elizabeth Harris of Potomac. He was a resident of Anne Arundel Co. for the last three years and previously resided in Potomac from 1960 to 2006.
Richard was a member and Elder at New Journey Church of God in Edgewater. He was a talented musician and psalmist. He loved to write music and research the bible. In his spare time he and his wife, Ann loved to ride their Harley.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Coleen Ann Harris of Shady Side; six children, David Smerdon of Tennessee, Richard Harris II of Frederick, Nathaniel Smerdon of California, Timothy Harris of Gaithersburg, Elizabeth Harris of Tennessee and Joseph Harris of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; two sisters, Joanne Cowell of Edgewater and Sally Gass of Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, with a reception to follow, at New Journey Church of God, 10 S. River Clubhouse Rd., Edgewater, MD 20137. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Harris
Mary Branham
February 19, 2010
Shocked and stunned to hear of this. Deep and sincere condolences, Ann. Twenty-four years is a long time.
Alice Belschner
February 12, 2010
Ann: So unexpected! You are in our prayers,
February 11, 2010
Ann and Childern,My heart goes out to you ,My payers and thoughts r with you . Robin Cain (LOTHIAN,MD)
Jay Branham
February 9, 2010
We shared so much together for so many years and I'll treasure those memories for the rest of my days. No one can ever replace you in my life. The news was such an unexpected shock. Go rest, my friend. You earned it. I'll join you later... Your friend, Jay
Carol Branham
February 9, 2010
Breathe On by Carol Bargar Branham
Copyright 2007
Breathe on, in life not hindered by the pain
In paradise, where tears are gone
Where peace has replaced all the days of rain
And timeless beauty shines the dawn
Breath on, in brilliant glory now attained
For new, no more suffering
Where Love abounds and Love sustains
And hope eternal sings
Breathe on, in robes of finest silk and gold
Where hurt is no more allowed
Where glory lives and knowledge unfolds
No more death’s darkness shroud
Breathe on, my happy, loving, caring friend
In joy unspeakably true
Where life no longer is from day to end
But lasts eternally for you!
Carol Branham
February 9, 2010
Ann, I had the pleasure of meeting Richard the day before Jay and I got married, and got to know him better in the months that followed. I know that he and Jay go back a very long way. I am sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 9, 2010
Ann & kids: The cousins had alot of fun growing up together during the holidays. There are many fond memories for us to cherish. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Smith
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