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Rolland Harris Obituary

HARRIS Rolland Harris Sr., age 76, passed away October 28, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Embry and Robie Harris Sr., brother Embry Harris Jr. and sister Addie Flemister. Rolland attended Columbus East High School, where he was a member of the team that won the Ohio Class 'A' High School 1951 Basketball Championship. He was also a member of the Harlem Globetrotters and Harlem Magicians basketball teams. Rolland was a US Army veteran and a retired Western Electric employee. Survived by his former wife, Rosetta Harris and their children, Rollanda Harris, Rolland E. (Melissa) Harris, Rouxanne (Kevin) Brown and Deborah Harris from a previous marriage; step-children, Douglas Glover, Denise Thomas, Debbie Taylor; grandchildren, Jazz Harris, Alexandria Harris, Raquelle Harris, Rolland Elijah Harris, Korey and Kyle Brown; brothers, Dezzie (Bessie) Harris and Nathaniel Harris; sisters, Hattie Merrill, Eleanor Tyler, Lillie H. Roy, Delores (Robert) Lewis; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; best friend, Richard Graham. Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the VINEYARD CHURCH of COLUMBUS, 6000 Cooper Rd., Westerville, Oh. Arrangements by SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Bill Moll

January 6, 2025

I played basketball with Rolland when I was in the Army in Gemany in 1957. He was not only a great basketball player, but a wonderful friend. I will never forget him. I would love to meet his family

Kevan Days

November 6, 2009

To our family may the good Lord Bless and Keep us during the loss of our beloved family member. My thoughts will always be on the good times and fond memories that I have.

Kevan and Betty Days

Jimmy and LaTonya Canady

November 6, 2009

To the Harris Family,
The Canady Family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the lost of your love one, we pray that God will send you all comfort.

Jason Pierce

November 5, 2009

Rouxanne & Kevin,

I am really sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He sounds like an incredible man. May God Bless you all and plesae know that you are in our prayers.

Jason & Julie Pierce and family

November 5, 2009

Dear Harris Family;
I did not know Rolland as well as I knew Embry, Dezzie and Lilly. But
those three evokes fond memories. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Sincerely, Bill Smith

Judith Taite

November 5, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Veda Small

November 5, 2009

May the Good LORD comfort you in your time of need, our condolences to Rouxanne Brown and family. Love from the Small Family

November 5, 2009

Dear Harris Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your father, Rolland. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH

November 4, 2009

May your family find peace and comfort. My prayers go out to you.

Quan austin

lawrence estice

November 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 4, 2009

Rollanda:
You know my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the Lord be with you and the family always and stay in your hearts for the good and bad days ahead.
Your friend for life, Angie Coleman

November 4, 2009

I went to High School with Rolland and Roxanne. My prayers are with you and your family. Lean on God for your comfort. Crystal

November 4, 2009

Hattie and Dezzie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My prayers goes out to you and your family. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your your time of sorrow.

Michelle Scott

November 4, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and joyous times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Raymond and Betty Harris

Lisa Buckler

November 4, 2009

Melissa, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God grant your family peace in this time of grief.
If you need anything let me know

Muezjuana Johnson

November 4, 2009

Our sympathies to you in this sad time. Please except our condolences and love.

Much love to you.
The Johnson-Dickens Family (Muezjuana, Brian and DeMarce)

November 4, 2009

He was a very dear man. I will never forget his laugh!
Margo Canady-Johnson

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