ROCKY MOUNT - James "Robert" Harris, Sr., age 78, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. Born in Lenoir County, NC on March 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Tommie Harris and Hazel Williams Harris. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jean Lewis; brothers, Dalton Harris and Tommy Ray Harris.
Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 57 years, Linda L. Harris; children, Angela H. Durham, and husband, Shelton, James Harris, Jr., Susan “Bonnie” H. Barnes and husband, Armand, Greg Harris and wife, Jamie, and Conway Harris and wife, Elaine. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kellie Durham, Kimberly Durham, Ashley Hernndez Limn, Krystal Dickens, Dustin Barnes, Jessica Phillips, Josiah Barnes, Brandon Barnes, Stephanie Harris, Andrew Harris, Emily Harris, Jessica Connolly, Taylor Harris and Kaity Harris; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Luttrell Spell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the caregivers at Nash Health Care for their care of Robert.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Foundation of Life Church of God of Prophecy, 900 Wilkins St, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 3/13, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 3/14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Luttrell Spell officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 3/14, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
He was a uncle that could make you laugh and enjoy your visit with him. I always enjoy time when he stop by a store that I was working at. He would talk and tell me about it everyone.
Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear about Robert. I know the biggest thing I remember about him is that he loved his family. I am praying for God to comfort you at this time as I know only he can. I love you all.
I love you grandpa.
Elaine and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I pray for peace, comfort and strength during this time. I am here if you need anything! I love y’all
I can’t believe you’re gone grandpa. I miss you but I know you are in a better place.
My condolences to the family. May peace be with you all during this time. I pray God comforts you all.
Our condolences go to each of you in the Harris family. We are so sorry for your loss but know that God will protect and comfort you in your time of need. Prayers for each of you. Beth and Jim Thomas
Linda and family, I am so sorry about Robert’s passing. He was such a friendly and kind man. He will truly be missed by all those that were blessed to know him. Praying for God’s comfort to surround you now and in the days ahead. Love you, Rita Tyson
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again. John 528, 29 gives this assurance.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayer lifted for you all. Family of Haywood Edwards
Thoughts and Prayers for all during this trying time. God Bless
I am so sorry for your loss I was not able to attend the visitation or funeral but was thinking of you. I pray that our God will comfort you in the days ahead. Love
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 528,29 and Rev. 214 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. (Psalm 3729) It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time. Laura