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William Harris Obituary
William Preston Harris passed away on December 22, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. A full obituary will be posted later this week.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Susan Pugh Morten
January 1, 2025
Wishing you all comfort.
Shannon
December 30, 2024
Mr. Harris was a good and kindhearted man. He sponsored me to go to Camp KumBaYah for many years in the 90s from the age of 8 and it was there where I got my first summer job! He will be missed!
margie tillett
December 30, 2024
Bill was a good friend,and i will miss him very much.Love Rad and Marge
Staff and Management of Truss Lynchburg
December 30, 2024
Deepest sympathies and condolences to Ms. Betty and family. Thank you, Mr. Harris (Billy) for gracing us with your wit, wisdom and kindness. It was indeed a pleasure to serve you.
Your friends at Truss
William Blackwell
December 29, 2024
Billy was a good friend whose wit and wisdom I will always remember. I have 3 of his creative, humorous pencil drawings hanging just outside my office. I think he was an artistic genius; of course, he would humbly laugh at that! Attorney, magician, fisherman, world traveler, humanitarian, board member, and close friend of Lynchburg's only "saint" -- Bev Cosby! What a full life he led! My condolences to Betty and the rest of the family. Their hearts must be heavy, but hopefully their memories of this incredible man will give them comfort. RIP Billy Harris........Bill B.
Kim Soerensen United Way of Central VA
December 29, 2024
So sorry to hear the loss of a wonderful person, Bill was such a kind individual and so community oriented. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Debbie Ayers
December 29, 2024
When I was 15 I started babysitting for Billy and Betty and have kept in touch for all these years. Sending love and prayers to the family.
Betty Shotton, Jr
December 28, 2024
The Bill Harris I knew was the southern shores beach boy
Such a fun character I am appreciative of his part in my life
William&Vicky Herbert
December 27, 2024
Billy may you rest in peace with our Heavenly Father you will be missed Vicky enjoyed her time when she was there ! Praying for all the Family may the peace of the Holy Spirit fill your Hearts!
Victoria Smoot
December 26, 2024
I remember Bill from yoga. He would arrive for his session after I had just finished my practice and he was friendly,cheerful and always greeted me and had something nice to say. He will be sorely missed. I offer my condolences to his family.
Sterling Wilder, Jubilee
December 25, 2024
I am offering my condolences to the family of Bill Harris. He was so special to me and jubilee from doing magic shows, to painting classes to raising funds for the Bev Cosby Building and the Alford-Carrington Gymnasium. His legacy will live on at Jubilee and in our hearts. The family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lida Taylor
December 24, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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