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John Harris Obituary
May 8, 1943 - January 25, 2026
John Henry "Johnny" Harris, 82, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home.
Johnny was born in Botetourt County, Va., to the late Samuel Bedford Harris and Nannie Holdren Harris Keith. He was also preceded in death by brother-law, Warren M. Goad; and his half brothers, Raymond, Alfred, and Harrison Harris.
He graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and retired from Botetourt County Public Works as the Manager of the Botetourt County Landfill. Johnny enjoyed hunting, vintage car shows, NASCAR and his family.
Survivors include his sister, Nancy Harris Goad; niece, Angela and Charles J. "Buddy" "Charlie" Italiano; nephew, Craig E. Goad; great-nephews and nieces, Jacob and Kristie Delp, Samuel and Taylor Delp, Emily Holbrook and family, and Aydin Italiano; great-great-nephews and nieces, Jake, Kinsey and Keagan Delp, and Chamberlyn Delp; half nephews, Bobby and Juanita Harris, Jerry and Cindy Harris; and special friends and neighbors, the Ross family.
Funeral services for Johhny will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan with Pastor Danny Barham officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to the time of the service and after the service in the Botetourt Event Center. Johnny will be laid to rest beside his parents in Daleville Cemetery as the weather permits.
Memorial donations can be made in John's name to Lord Botetourt High School / Future Farmers of America Chapter, 1435 Roanoke Road, Daleville, VA 24083. Those wishing to send a condolence please do so at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.
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