Robert was born on October 8, 1932 in Four Oaks, North Carolina to the late Milton David Harris and Inez Morrison Pressley.
After High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served as a Combat Marine during the Korean War. Upon returning from the Korean War, he attended Elon College where he majored in Political Science, while also serving as a Reserve Officer in the United States Army. He retired from Carolina Power & Light, having served as their Legislative Lobbyist in Raleigh, North Carolina. He served as the first Chairman of the Board for Brunswick Community College.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Harris; two sons, Richard Harris and wife Melissa, Ronald Harris and wife Sharon; one daughter, Robin Harris; and four grandchildren, Abbey Harris, Mitchell Harris, Rachel Harris and Rebecca Harris.
The family of Mr. Harris wish to extend our sincere thanks to his nurse, Vanessa and his social worker, Rachel; as well as the staff at Lower Cape Fear Life Center for the compassionate care given to him during his brief illness.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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