OBITUARY

Cecil Don Harris

March 13, 1934 – June 12, 2021
Obituary of Cecil Don Harris
Cecil Don Harris, 87, of Amherst passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on March 13, 1934 to his parents, Clarence and Mamie Harris. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and loved animals, going to McDonalds and Hardees, and making friends with everyone he met. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Hicks Harris; a sister, Carolyn Hollon; and step-daughter, Shirley Anderson. Cecil is survived by three step-children, Margaret Pentecost (Robert) of Florida, Peter Johns (Linda) of Ohio, and Linda Abbott of Concord; special friend, David Woolridge; and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Tim Wilde officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.

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  • FAMILY

  • Clarence Harris Father (deceased)
  • Mamie Harris Mother (deceased)
  • Virginia Hicks Harris Loving Wife (deceased)
  • Margaret Pentecost (Robert) Step-Daughter
  • Peter Johns (Linda) Step-Son
  • Linda Abbott Step-Daughter
  • Shirley Anderson Step-Daughter (deceased)
  • David Woolridge Special Friend
  • Cecil is also survived by numerous other family members.

Past Services

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Memorial Service

In Memory Of

Cecil Don Harris

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