BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Robert Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 17, 2017.

Robert W. (Bob) Harris passed away on Friday, November 17th 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Chincoteague, VA on March 1, 1945. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Earl Weldon Harris whom he adored. He is survived by his loving Mother, Elizabeth B. Harris and wife, June McClenny Harris, his five children Lynn Harris Dunbar (Dan) of Durham, NC, Scott Harris (Beth) of Green Bay, WI, Joe Harris (Lori) of Virginia Beach, VA, Wade McClenny (Julie) of Virginia Beach, VA and Brad McClenny (Patsy) of Lawrenceville, VA. Bob is also survived by eight grandchildren, Dakota, Sierra, Betsy, Joe Joe, Tiffany, Amanda, Jeremy and Megan as well as four great grandchildren, Amelia, Cale, Austin and Alexia.
He graduated from Tonawanda High School in Buffalo, NY and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1980 from St. Leo College. Bob served as a Virginia Beach Police Officer for over eighteen years and founded Atlantic Protective Services, Inc. which has served the Tidewater area for over 35 years. He was very active and supportive in so many areas and arenas of life. He coached multiple sports, was a qualified fishing instructor at Back Bay, belonged to several bass fishing clubs, several pool leagues and for many years now has strongly enjoyed the game of golf. He loved the challenge and gave his best to each of his hobbies.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 21st at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home located at 601 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Interment will follow immediately after service.

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February 3, 2018

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Rocky Sims

So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. I met Bob and June many years ago in South Hill and subsequently became affiliated with his business A.P.S Bob and June were always wonderful to me and my family. Bob will be missed.

January 9, 2018

Sheryl Thomason

He was a wonderful man!!! We will miss him --and I know that my Ant June Love will the most ♡

November 23, 2017

Gary and Kristine Pixler

Momma June and family,
It is with a heavy heart that I heard of Bob's passing. I'm at a loss for words as I loved that man as my own father. He was a man with a big heart and personality. I learned alot from him and recall our talks and his pride and joy in all he done. I am a better person for having known Bob and I miss him .

November 21, 2017

Never was a better golfing friend and old school gentleman. RIP, Bob
Ron Kelly

November 20, 2017

Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you June. Steve and Sandra

November 20, 2017

Sommer Nadelstein

Sending love to June and the entire family. Our hearts are with you.
Sommer, Brad and Easton Nadelstein

November 20, 2017

gloria Harris Mays

Our cousins don't go away, they walk beside us each and every day, even when we can't see or touch them here in this realm, just know that we will see them again. Those Harris men believed in God, and family, and their community and strived to make this country great, and therefore their legacy will live on and be passed down through the generations.
May each one in Bob's immediate family be comforted by God, and know also that he will live forever in your hearts.
Rest in Peace cousin.
Gloria Harris from Richmond Va.

November 20, 2017

The Bills Family

Our condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord wrap his comforting arms around each of you.

November 20, 2017

Ed Battelle

I played golf with Bob, 1st with the shriners and then got him to come over to the VB Seniors. I remember the first time we were on the same team. I told Bob to put the driver in the bag and only use his 3 wood, which he did. We played many years of golf together. A really good guy. Will miss him.
Ed Battelle

November 19, 2017

Carolyn Powers Chavis

June and Family, Deepest sympathies to each of you. So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord hold each of you close and give you peace, rest and strength. Memories are something time can't erase.

November 19, 2017

Steve & Georgiana Harding

Our deepest sympathy to the Harris & McClenny families.

RIP my friend.

November 19, 2017

Raymond Hoberg

Played golf a few times with Bob the past several years. Always a nice guy, and fun to be around...will miss him.

November 19, 2017

Judi Evans McArthur

Dear Elizabeth, June, and children/grandchildren,
I was saddeded to hear about Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 19, 2017

June, my deepest sympathy to you dear friend. My God keep you and yours in His care.

November 19, 2017

Steve Siegfried

Dear Family of Bob Harris,I was honored to serve with Bob at Virginia Beach Police Department! I am so sorry for your loss, and I will hold your family in the light.
Steve Siegfried
(Richmond, VA)

November 18, 2017

Joel Amland

My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love to all.

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