A Memorial Service will be held on June 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don Harris, 64, Yorktown, VA, Tuesday June 16, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving wife, Debbie, and their two sons, Donald Jr. and David.
Don was born in Welch, WV on November 1, 1955.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Jean Harris.
The legacy Don Harris leaves behind can be seen in the lives of those with which he surrounded himself. Left to immortalize his memories are his wife Debbie, two sons Donald Jr. and David (Angela), and grandchildren John Winter and Emily Heather, brother Dr. Bill Harris (Brandy), sister Jane Ellis (Steve). Also left to treasure their special “Uncle Fuzz” are several nieces, nephew and great nieces and great nephews. Our many friends who surrounded him with love and support, along with his Shipyard Family, who even after retirement he was “on call” for any assistance they needed.
In the fall of 1978 a new adventure started for Don Harris when he married Debbie Walke after a chance meeting doing laundry in the small town of Christiansburg, VA. They moved to Newport News, VA where he would have an illustrious career of 36+ years with Newport News Shipbuilding. During his time, he and his wife Debbie would raise their two boys together. No matter how demanding work might have been, he always made time for his family.
Don’s greatest passions were spending time with family and helping others.
Everyone who asked would always receive help from Don. No matter the subject, difficulty or situation in 20 minutes he would have a solution or fix any problem. Thus earning him the nickname “20 Minute Harris”.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice. We are so grateful for our family and friends and this wonderful journey we have shared.