Jerry Thomas Harris

Jerry Thomas Harris obituary, Lynchburg, VA

Jerry Thomas Harris

Jerry Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2012.
Jerry Thomas Harris Jerry Thomas Harris, 35, of Madison Heights departed this life on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Lynchburg on December 13, 1976 to George and Kitty William Harris of Altavista. He was employed at Norcraft in Lynchburg; he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and to his family and friends he was known as the "Cookout King." Jerry was most known for his out-going personality and was a friend to many and stranger to none. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Thomas Harris. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Joy McDaniel of Madison Heights; three sons, Chamberlain, Morgan and Chance Harris; a brother, Chris (Shannon) Harris and a sister, Adrianna Rowland all of Altavista; a devoted son, "Mali Turtle" Watts of Madison Heights who were the best of friends and shared a special bond. A funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2012 in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by Dr. Greg Tyree. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., today, September 1, 2012 at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road and other times at his residence, 135 8th Street Madison Heights and his parent's residence, 48 Millstone Drive in Altavista.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com

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June 26, 2023

Cozy posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2012

Someone posted to the memorial.

September 4, 2012

Nichole Bradley posted to the memorial.

Cozy

June 26, 2023

Here to say I bet you and Chance are having a good time!
Tell my baby I love and miss him. May you both continue to rest in peace!

September 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was a very thoughtful and kind neighbor. We will be her for you and your family if you need us. God bless you and comfort you as your heart heals. ...... The Evans family

Nichole Bradley

September 4, 2012

My prayers are with you.

Ashley Oliver

September 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayer are with the family during these difficult day! Thinking of you Joy!

Jerome Anderson

September 2, 2012

Jerry was a workmate and friend, and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family. That is one free spirit that will be truly missed by a lot of people. R.I.P. Jerry

Jeff,Linda Gibson

September 2, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 2, 2012

Joy & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love and the many fond memories comfort you at this time.

Love,
Daryl & Wanda Beverly

BJ Lewis

September 1, 2012

RIP my friend .

September 1, 2012

Be strong Joy!!!

Tracey Brown

September 1, 2012

So sorry to hear of ur loss,my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family.

Brenda Jefferson

September 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers goes out to both family's.

Stacy Scott

September 1, 2012

RIP Jerry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your Family.

Mark Hensley

August 31, 2012

I am saddened by the sudden loss of an old childhood friend. Time disconnects people from time to time but memories never fade. Jerry always had a contagious smile that would lift up everyone. I talked to him a few times in Madison Heights in the last year or so; and it always seemed he was helping somebody out. This old world could use a few more people like Jerry. He will be missed. May God comfort his family and friends.

Lewis & Sherwanda Woodson

August 31, 2012

Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayer God Bless you and your family

sam & ashley tyree

August 31, 2012

RIP Jerry. May God comfort his friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Esther Page

August 31, 2012

Joy, "we WILL understand it better by and by," but for now, be of good courage. Prayers of comfort for you and your family.

Sheri Hughes

August 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

August 31, 2012

candle lit also. <3 Lindsey & adam. Fly High.

Lindsey Cooper

August 31, 2012

Such a shock,you were just around the other day, someone so happy in life, and so in love. gone way to soon. my prayers are with joy and the family. im so sorry, may you rest in peace.

JOYCE

August 31, 2012

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WATCH OVER YOU! I KNEW JERRY FROM COMING IN TO THE "SMILE GAS STATION" HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND SEEMED TO ALWAYS BE FULL OF LIFE! R.I.P. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Anthony & Denice McCoy

August 31, 2012

Candle lit.....his beautiful spirit lives on! In special memory of JERRY HARRIS. RIP

Anthony & Denice McCoy

August 31, 2012

Jerry was a part of our work fam. We are shocked, and sadden by the loss of him. Thursday at work in our dept. we shut the machines down, and had a few minutes of prayer. We will continue to pray for Jerry's family circle. May God comfort, and give you peace

Kevin Fallen

August 31, 2012

In memory of a good friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Remembering the times in Altavista as teens and running back and forth between Joy Foods and Vlub Vista, shooting pool. He was so full of life and will be missed!

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