Mr. Robert Earl Harris

Mr. Robert Earl Harris obituary, Durham, NC

Mr. Robert Earl Harris

Robert Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colvin Funeral Home and Crematory - Fayetteville on Jan. 5, 2026.
We the family and friends have assembled here today to pay respects to our beloved Robert Earl Harris. Robert Earl Harris was affectionately known to friends and family as "Bob" was born on April 4th 1948 to the late Eutricia Mae and Calvin Harris. He was educated at W.B. Wicker High School in Sanford, North Carolina.at the age of 18 he graduated and moved to New York City. Robert was employed at AT&T where he retired and his eldest daughter Mary Jeanine Harris was born. On May 27,1978 he married the love of his life Shirley Stroble and from that union two daughter were born Kendra and Whitney Harris.

Robert departed this life on Friday Jan 2nd at 1:26pm at Duke University Hospital in Durham N.C.

He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters' Mary Jeanine Harris (Atl), Kendra Harris (Qns), Whitney Harris (Qns), grandchildren Kristopher, Felicia, Rebekah, Harper and two Great-grands Chancye and Charm along with his brother George Harris (Sybil), Theola Harris, Steven Harris (Edwina) and a host of nieces and nephews. Robert will be remembered most for his love of travel cooking, gardening and most of all family.

A repast will be held at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church:

5422 Raeford Rd.

Fayetteville, NC 28304

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January 19, 2026

Andrew Palmer, Jr. and Gloria Palmer posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2026

Robinson Transport posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2026

Annette D Harrison posted to the memorial.

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Andrew Palmer, Jr. and Gloria Palmer

January 19, 2026

Gloria and I send our condolences for the Harris Family's loss and for the loss of my W.B. Wicker High School classmate, Robert. May God strengthen you in this time of sorrow.

Robinson Transport

January 15, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Annette D Harrison

January 8, 2026

My deepest condolences to the Hsrris family.

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Colvin Funeral Home and Crematory - Fayetteville

2010 Murchison Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28301

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January 19, 2026

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January 15, 2026

Robinson Transport posted to the memorial.

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Annette D Harrison posted to the memorial.