A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
MR. BARRY GENE HARRIS, son of the late Lucy Mae Harris and Thomas Seward, was born August 2, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and departed this life February 14, 2025 in The Hundley Center in South Hill, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by his brothers- Willie and Bruce Harris and John Hargrove and a sister- Daisy Mae Hines.
He attended Cotton Creek Elementary School and Park View Senior High School in South Hill, Virginia.
Barry later was employed by Palmer Springs Adult Center in the custodian department where he worked until he became ill.
In his spare time, he enjoyed being with family and friends and going fishing.
Barry leaves to mourn two children- Tanakea Harris and Barry Harris, Jr., both of Richmond, VA; two brothers- Charles (Mary ) Harris, South Hill, VA and Michael (Linda) Harris, Richmond, VA; three sisters- Peggy Harris, Kentucky; Robin (Larry) Pierve, Jacksonville, FL and Annie Hargrove, South Hill, VA; two aunts- Julia May Harris, Boydton, VA and Nora Wright, Norfolk, VA; two uncles- Donnell (Nannie) Harris, Philadelphia, PA and Spencer Harris, Richmond, VA; numerous grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Barry is the father of my daughter Brianna Dawn Balmer,she wasn't mentioned in his obituary.
You were such a sweet spirit person. Always smiling. Willing to help at all times. Just a great all around guy. Your nephews and I will always remember and love you. Monica, Marcavius & Markheem
Barry growing up with you out here in Palmer Springs, we're the best time family could have together. Kids being kids, Now you're back with 2 of the bunch, and I'm still here waiting to see you guys again. Sleep on my Friend,my cousin, my brother until we are all together again
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