Harold Henry Harris, 87, widower of Margaret (Wade) Harris, of 906 Royal Street, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.
He was born January 31, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles Henry and Hazel J. (Shaver) Harris.
Mr. Harris was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War II and Korea.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Harris was employed as an electrician with American Safety Razor with 30 years of service.
He was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was a member of the Quarterback Club, charter member of the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad, and assistant scoutmaster of the Johnny Reb Boy Scout Troop.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Harris Parrish; and a brother, Charles Medford Harris.
Family members include two sons, Michael W. Harris and Scott M. Harris, both of Stuarts Draft; a brother, Kenneth Winfred Harris of Augusta County; a sister, Maxine H. Terrell of Verona; three grandchildren, Carmen Lynn Harris, William Michael Harris, and Benjamin Wade Harris; and a great grandchild, Austin Fitzgerald.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Augusta Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert Sharp. Graveside rites will be conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in the Henry Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Johnny Red Scout Troop, Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401, or to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
Harold Henry Harris, 87, widower of Margaret (Wade) Harris, of 906 Royal Street, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Augusta Health, Fishersville.
He was born January 31, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles Henry and Hazel J. (Shaver) Harris.
Mr. Harris was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served during World War II and Korea.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Harris was employed as an electrician with American Safety Razor with 30 years of service.
He was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was a member of the Quarterback Club, charter member of the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad, and assistant scoutmaster of the Johnny Reb Boy Scout Troop.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Harris Parrish; and a brother, Charles Medford Harris.
Family members include two sons, Michael W. Harris and Scott M. Harris, both of Stuarts Draft; a brother, Kenneth Winfred Harris of Augusta County; a sister, Maxine H. Terrell of Verona; three grandchildren, Carmen Lynn Harris, William Michael Harris, and Benjamin Wade Harris; and a great grandchild, Austin Fitzgerald.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Augusta Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert Sharp. Graveside rites will be conducted by Augusta Staunton VFW Post 2216.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in the Henry Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Johnny Red Scout Troop, Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401, or to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
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