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J. OTIS HARRIS JR.
J. Otis Harris, Jr., entered eternal rest on Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved son of John Otis Harris, Sr. Also survived by cousin, Rudolph E. De Pass; godsister, Sharon Parker and a host of other relatives and close friends. Viewing will be held at 10 a.m., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Memorial Service, 10:30 a.m., Service, 11 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Interment, Saturday, December 17, 2022, 11 a.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 2591 Ridge Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. Harris
Steve Wheatley
January 2, 2023
Otis was my neighbor. We spoke often outside at the days end about almost everything. He was kind, thoughtful, intelligent and
generous. Otis was a wonderful human being. He will be remembered and forever missed. I pray he is at peace in Gods protecting arms.
Brenda
December 18, 2022
Your son was my friend. We didn´t talk everyday or see each other on a regular basis, but when we saw each other, it was if we did. I don´t have the words to express what I feel in my heart, because my heart hurts. Yet I think about Otis´ spirit and it gives me peace. I pray for his dad and all connected to Otis. When you feel down, just look up and I know we will all get the strength we need.
Lovingly submitted
Brenda, DST Fall´80
VSU
Toni Roy
December 17, 2022
I am in dismay and my heart hurts. I will keep Otis thanksgiving message. I will miss your HBCU messages keeping everyone in the loop. I thank you for your love for the 105 Voices of History-HBCU National Choir! My heart has an empty friendship space "Otis"
Monicia
December 16, 2022
Mr. Harris/ Adopted Grandpa I´m still in disbelief that you have transitioned. May you rest in peace
Erica Moore
December 16, 2022
Mr. Harris, you will truly be missed. I will never forget how much you helped me when I was your student teacher and in the Marching Band at BSU.
MeChelle Savedge Blunt
December 16, 2022
We loved Otis, but God loved him best. With love anticipation of meeting again...
Love,
MeChelle S. Blunt
VSU Class of 1983
Raoul J. Daggett
December 16, 2022
I´m still in shock, Otis was a gentleman and a class act . We was always in great spirits and willing to assist. We will certainly be missed by everyone he encountered. Rest on my brother.
M. Jones
December 15, 2022
May the family find peace and comfort from God and family and friends during this very difficult time.
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