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Walter Leland Harris

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Walter Leland Harris

Birth
Hyde County, North Carolina, USA
Death
22 May 2021 (aged 80)
Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.7130302, Longitude: -76.25842
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Walter "Leland" Harris, age 80, went to be with his Lord on May 22, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side. He was met with open arms by his parents; Jabie and Thelma Harris, siblings; Anna-Mae Gibbs, Hurley, Norwood, and Junior Harris.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Gloria, his daughter Shelley Baker, son-in-law Joe, and the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Courtney Baker. Also left to cherish his memory are his nephew Gregory Gibbs, sisters-in-law Sherma Mason and Rebecca Dunbar. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, and all surviving family members and friends.

He was an electrician, owning Roberson Electric Co., for over 35 years and was known for his honesty and integrity. He had recently retired in February of 2020. He will be best remembered for his outpouring of love to his family and friends. He was a kind-hearted man that saw the good in everyone.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Amedisys Hospice Team that worked with Leland and his family during his last months.

Visitation will be held at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake VA 23322 on Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30-8:30pm.

A service of remembrance will be held at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake VA 23322 on Wednesday, May 26 at 2pm.

Flowers and condolences can be offered at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 and memorial donations in honor of Leland Harris can be made to the Hospice House of Hampton Roads, P.O. Box 683, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.
Walter "Leland" Harris, age 80, went to be with his Lord on May 22, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side. He was met with open arms by his parents; Jabie and Thelma Harris, siblings; Anna-Mae Gibbs, Hurley, Norwood, and Junior Harris.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Gloria, his daughter Shelley Baker, son-in-law Joe, and the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Courtney Baker. Also left to cherish his memory are his nephew Gregory Gibbs, sisters-in-law Sherma Mason and Rebecca Dunbar. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, and all surviving family members and friends.

He was an electrician, owning Roberson Electric Co., for over 35 years and was known for his honesty and integrity. He had recently retired in February of 2020. He will be best remembered for his outpouring of love to his family and friends. He was a kind-hearted man that saw the good in everyone.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Amedisys Hospice Team that worked with Leland and his family during his last months.

Visitation will be held at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake VA 23322 on Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30-8:30pm.

A service of remembrance will be held at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake VA 23322 on Wednesday, May 26 at 2pm.

Flowers and condolences can be offered at Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 and memorial donations in honor of Leland Harris can be made to the Hospice House of Hampton Roads, P.O. Box 683, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.


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  • Created by: LLM
  • Added: May 23, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227522811/walter_leland-harris: accessed ), memorial page for Walter Leland Harris (21 Sep 1940–22 May 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 227522811, citing Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by LLM (contributor 48387780).