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Richard Lynn Harris, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown.
Richard was born Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1940, in Elkins, a son of the late Harry Jones Harris and Ruth Daniels Harris.
On Sept. 9, 1961, in Oakland, Maryland, he married Joyce Ann Fluharty, who preceded him in death on June 8, 2020.
Left to cherish his memory are three children, Christina E. Thomas and husband, William, of Cravensdale, Susan B. Smith and husband, Christopher, of Elkins, and Randall Scott Harris and wife, Stephanie, of Washington, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Andrew S. Thomas and wife, Megan, Evin C. Thomas and wife, Kristin, Ashton G. Taylor, Thomas Patrick Taylor and wife, Stephanie, of Canton, Ohio, Jenna Lynn Taylor, Victoria P. Taylor and wife, Lexi, Tiana R. Harris and Shelby B. Harris; several great-grandchildren that he loved spending time with; sister, Nancy M. Harris and brother, Donnie Harris and wife, Linda, all of Elkins; and sister-in-law, Sue Harris of Weston.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife was one daughter, Michelle R. Harris-Taylor; and two brothers, Ronnie Harris and Harry J. Harris Jr.
Richard was a 1958 graduate of Elkins High School.
He had been employed as a draftsman for Labcraft. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with family, especially at the beach fishing. He was a master wood worker, enjoyed watching the birds and animals in the yard, and was a good cook. Richard loved playing music and was a drummer for WV bands, including The Centennials and The DePollo Bros.
Richard's request for cremation will be honored.
A graveside service will be held at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman in the spring.
Randolph Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Richard Lynn Harris.
Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.