Robert Carter Harris, Jr.
Robert Harris, Jr. Obituary
Robert Carter Harris Jr. was born March 29, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Robert C. Harris Sr. and the late Carolyn E. Harris. Robert, Rob, Robbie, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System where he graduated from Germantown High School in 1990. Rob was skilled in digital media, videography, and electronics. He enjoyed making omelets and loved fixing and organizing things. He also had his own landscaping business. At an early age, under the direction of Reverend James T. Betts, Rob gave his life to the Lord. In later years he worshiped the Lord as part of the Mighty Exploits Ministries under the direction of Pastor Dr. Eunice Wood. Rob was avid fan of Pittsburgh Steelers and a loyal Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers fan. He always loved movies and music. Rob would help anyone who needed him and touched so many lives. To all he met, he was polite and a perfect gentleman. On December 25, 2014 Robert heard His Master's call and entered his reward. He leaves to cherish his memory his father Robert Sr., stepmother Sharon, sister Tori, a dear brother-in-law, stepsister Semora and siblings, a sprcial brother Jerrell (Attiya); Aunt Crystal Lindsay, Gwendolyn Johnson (Raymond), special "sisters" Ciarra (Carlton) and Ashley. Best-friend Verlyce Saweh (Samuel Sr.), god-children, and a host of aunts, Emma Smith, Geneva Smith, Rebecca Smith, Elaine Haney, Deborah Harper, Cousins, Rodney and Sandy Bennett, James and Mary Smith, Terry and Jackie Mason, Dorothy Mason and Regina Bennett endeared family friend Dorothy Flournoy, the Lewis Family and a host of friends, and neighbors too many to list.
Service:
Thursday, January 8, 2015 10:30 am
St. James Community Baptist Church 5707 McMahon Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
Visitation:
Thursday, January 8, 2015 9:30am-10:30am
St. James Community Baptist Church 5707 McMahon Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
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