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1929
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James Harris Obituary
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Mike Harris (Sheila), David Allen Harris (Bonnie), and Bobby Harris (Leslie); as well as daughter, Cheryl H. Hawkins (John). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carrie Noblin and Ruby Andrews and two brothers, Willard Harris and Charles Clark; and a granddaughter, Jessica Hawkins.
Special thanks to Guggenheimer, Centra Hospice, and the Veterans Administrations for their excellent care during the past year.
A graveside service will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Naruna, Va. by Pastor Rick Ewing on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Ona Turner Dowdy
March 29, 2023
Dear Jean,
I was so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Even though I haven't seen you in recent years, I have such fond memories of working with you at Leggett. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
June McHaney
March 29, 2023
Jean, please accept my sincere condolences. While I know from personal experience that you will miss him so much, it is a wonderful blessing to know that those who have trusted in Christ as their Savior are safe in the arms of our Lord.
Betty Jo Gaddy Ashwell
March 29, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to all the family.
Love, Allen and Betty Jo Ashwell
Bertha Arthur
March 28, 2023
I would like to send you a message of my sorrow for you and your family Jean. I no Jim will be missed by all of you. I worked at Imperial reading for 28 year's so I knew Jim very well. He had always a wonderful person to be with and always helpful to all of us in anyway he can be. He has had long wonderful life with his family. My sympathy to you all.
Wallace Hensley
March 28, 2023
Mrs. Harris, sons, and families. We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Harris´s passing. You have our heart felt sympathy. May the good Lord be near and dear to you. Gaile and Wallace Hensley.
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