John Courtenay Harry, III, "Jack", a lifelong resident of the Suffolk community passed away on November 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old.
Jack was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Margaret Heuberger and his brother, the Honorable Blair Harry.
Jack Harry was born in Suffolk, on April 26th, 1936, the son of Jack and Callie Harry. He graduated from Suffolk High School in 1954 and from Randolph-Macon College in 1959. At Randolph-Macon he was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mr. Harry served in the Air National Guard from October, 1961, until August, 1962, at which time he received an honorable discharge from service.
He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr. Harry received his MAI designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers on May 4, 1970, and entered into private practice as a real estate appraiser. He was in partnership with Theodore J. Economidis and later formed his own firm, John C. Harry, Inc., which he ran from 1983 until his passing.
Mr. Harry served on the Board of Directors of First Savings of Suffolk, Commerce Bank and the State of Virginia Board of BB&T, from which he retired December 31, 2006. Mr. Harry served for 8 years on the State of Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board, the last four years as the chair. He also served on numerous boards at Suffolk Christian Church. His greatest passion in life was his family, wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a son and his wife, of Suffolk, Va.; three daughters and their husbands; a son-in-law, of Suffolk; a sister, of Franklin, VA, and a brother and his wife, of Suffolk; a sister-in-law and her husband, of Suffolk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Also left to cherish his memory are his greatly loved grandchildren. Not to be forgotten, his beloved dog Elsie, who never left his side.
Jack's funeral service was held on December 1, 2021, in the Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hardman and the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main Street, Suffolk VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Downtown Suffolk Chapel served the family.
Jack was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Margaret Heuberger and his brother, the Honorable Blair Harry.
Jack Harry was born in Suffolk, on April 26th, 1936, the son of Jack and Callie Harry. He graduated from Suffolk High School in 1954 and from Randolph-Macon College in 1959. At Randolph-Macon he was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mr. Harry served in the Air National Guard from October, 1961, until August, 1962, at which time he received an honorable discharge from service.
He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr. Harry received his MAI designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers on May 4, 1970, and entered into private practice as a real estate appraiser. He was in partnership with Theodore J. Economidis and later formed his own firm, John C. Harry, Inc., which he ran from 1983 until his passing.
Mr. Harry served on the Board of Directors of First Savings of Suffolk, Commerce Bank and the State of Virginia Board of BB&T, from which he retired December 31, 2006. Mr. Harry served for 8 years on the State of Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board, the last four years as the chair. He also served on numerous boards at Suffolk Christian Church. His greatest passion in life was his family, wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a son and his wife, of Suffolk, Va.; three daughters and their husbands; a son-in-law, of Suffolk; a sister, of Franklin, VA, and a brother and his wife, of Suffolk; a sister-in-law and her husband, of Suffolk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Also left to cherish his memory are his greatly loved grandchildren. Not to be forgotten, his beloved dog Elsie, who never left his side.
Jack's funeral service was held on December 1, 2021, in the Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hardman and the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main Street, Suffolk VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Downtown Suffolk Chapel served the family.
John Courtenay Harry, III, "Jack", a lifelong resident of the Suffolk community passed away on November 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old.
Jack was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Margaret Heuberger and his brother, the Honorable Blair Harry.
Jack Harry was born in Suffolk, on April 26th, 1936, the son of Jack and Callie Harry. He graduated from Suffolk High School in 1954 and from Randolph-Macon College in 1959. At Randolph-Macon he was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mr. Harry served in the Air National Guard from October, 1961, until August, 1962, at which time he received an honorable discharge from service.
He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr. Harry received his MAI designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers on May 4, 1970, and entered into private practice as a real estate appraiser. He was in partnership with Theodore J. Economidis and later formed his own firm, John C. Harry, Inc., which he ran from 1983 until his passing.
Mr. Harry served on the Board of Directors of First Savings of Suffolk, Commerce Bank and the State of Virginia Board of BB&T, from which he retired December 31, 2006. Mr. Harry served for 8 years on the State of Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board, the last four years as the chair. He also served on numerous boards at Suffolk Christian Church. His greatest passion in life was his family, wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a son and his wife, of Suffolk, Va.; three daughters and their husbands; a son-in-law, of Suffolk; a sister, of Franklin, VA, and a brother and his wife, of Suffolk; a sister-in-law and her husband, of Suffolk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Also left to cherish his memory are his greatly loved grandchildren. Not to be forgotten, his beloved dog Elsie, who never left his side.
Jack's funeral service was held on December 1, 2021, in the Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hardman and the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main Street, Suffolk VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Downtown Suffolk Chapel served the family.
Jack was predeceased by his oldest daughter, Margaret Heuberger and his brother, the Honorable Blair Harry.
Jack Harry was born in Suffolk, on April 26th, 1936, the son of Jack and Callie Harry. He graduated from Suffolk High School in 1954 and from Randolph-Macon College in 1959. At Randolph-Macon he was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mr. Harry served in the Air National Guard from October, 1961, until August, 1962, at which time he received an honorable discharge from service.
He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr. Harry received his MAI designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers on May 4, 1970, and entered into private practice as a real estate appraiser. He was in partnership with Theodore J. Economidis and later formed his own firm, John C. Harry, Inc., which he ran from 1983 until his passing.
Mr. Harry served on the Board of Directors of First Savings of Suffolk, Commerce Bank and the State of Virginia Board of BB&T, from which he retired December 31, 2006. Mr. Harry served for 8 years on the State of Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board, the last four years as the chair. He also served on numerous boards at Suffolk Christian Church. His greatest passion in life was his family, wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a son and his wife, of Suffolk, Va.; three daughters and their husbands; a son-in-law, of Suffolk; a sister, of Franklin, VA, and a brother and his wife, of Suffolk; a sister-in-law and her husband, of Suffolk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Also left to cherish his memory are his greatly loved grandchildren. Not to be forgotten, his beloved dog Elsie, who never left his side.
Jack's funeral service was held on December 1, 2021, in the Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hardman and the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to Suffolk Christian Church, 216 N. Main Street, Suffolk VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Downtown Suffolk Chapel served the family.
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