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Robert Harris Obituary
After graduating from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1954, Bob became an independent door-to-door salesman and distributor for the Saladmaster Company. He was successful enough to pay tuition to the College of William and Mary, earning an Economics degree in 1962. He then attended Wake Forest School of Law, graduating in 1964.
Bob served in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps from 1964 to 1967 before opening his law practice in Richmond, Virginia, with a former business colleague. In 1982, he was appointed to the Richmond General District Court and, in 1984, to the Circuit Court where he served a term as Chief Judge. In 1995, he joined the McCammon Mediation Group, where he was a gifted mediator until his retirement in 2013. Bob was a member of several legal groups and River Road Church, Baptist.
Bob is also survived by a brother, Wilbur C. Harris (Nancy) in Ohio and a sister, Dorothy H. Lockwood (Thad) in Georgia. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Joseph E. Harris, Eleanor H. Mullen and James M. Harris.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, persons wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider the Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care, River Road Church Minister's Fund or the College of William & Mary Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.
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Frank DeGaetani
March 19, 2023
I routinely appeared before Judge Harris and he was a true gentleman and fine Judge with a wonderful demeanor. He will be sorely missed by all, and I offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Frank DeGaetani
jay tronfeld
March 11, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing
; I had the privilege of knowing Bob as a fellow lawyer and appearing before him in Traffic Court as a Judge; and later trying cases before him as a Trial Judge and then on his retirement from the Bench working with him as a Mediator; HE WAS A GREAT MAN ; MAY HIS MEMORY BE A BLESSING. Jay Tronfeld
Sherman & Brenda Burwell
March 9, 2023
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Judge Harris, he was a special person and he will always be in ours "hearts"... Mrs. Harris if there´s anything can do please "do not" hesitate to let us know, you both always treated us like family and that will never change...Jalen also sends his condolences and you both will forever be in our hearts...
Jack & Dottie Gabig
March 9, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Audrey and with the family.
Jack & Dottie
Bernie Kirsch
March 8, 2023
His friends and classmates at Cradock send our condolenes to his family.
May he rest in eternal peace and be remembers for his kindness.
Jill Hunter
March 8, 2023
Tim and I have fond memories of Bob through William and Mary. What a great guy he was! We send our prayers to you Audrey as well as your entire family.
Jill and Tim
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