Robert Harris Sr.

Local Entrepreneur Dies Robert L. Harris, Sr., 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Robert was raised in Petersburg, Virginia by his late grandmother, Annie Mae Harris. He was a well-respected business man as owner of Auto-Van Center and numerous rental properties. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Rosemary Harris; sons, Robert L Harris, Jr. and wife, Danielle of Chester, Russell Thompson and wife, Ute of Hopewell; daughters, Rhonda Reynolds and husband, Rob of Iowa, and Renee Dove and husband, David of California; grandchildren, Wil and Andrew Reynolds, Russell and Trevor Thompson, Ryanne and Dallas Harris, Holly Stokoe, Kaleb Cline, Daniella Calbert and James Reagh; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Katrina, Noah and Kensley; brother, Hector Elmore of Gordonsville; sisters Ann Ozmore of Richmond and Ettalee Spiers; brother-in-law, Wesley Harris, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to Sheila Vick and the staff at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Life Church, 16801 Harrowgate Rd, S Chesterfield, VA 23834, with Reverend Bryan Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Virginia, with military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday April 13, 2014 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Destination Church, 300 Southpark Cir, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or The Super Kids, P.O. Box 637 Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Visitation Sunday April 13, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Life Church Click for Map and Directions Funeral Service Monday April 14, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Life Church Click for Map and Directions Interment to follow in Monday April 14, 2014 at Southlawn Memorial Park Click for Map and Directions