Garland Harris

Garland Harris, 76, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Garland was predeceased by his mother Ruth Dunn, stepfather Willis Dunn, brother Kevin, sister Melissa, and grandson Matthew.
Garland leaves behind his wife Ann, of 58 years; four children, Eric (April) of Jackson, MO; Gregory (Lisa) of Va Beach, VA; Brian of Va Beach, VA; and Beth Harris Dwyer of Gastonia, NC; sister Linda (Doug) Fletcher of Pekin, IL, nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nephews, niece, and great nieces.
Garland served six years in the U.S. Navy reaching the rank of Engineman 2^nd Class followed by working at Virginia Power and Virginia Natural Gas Co for 33 years before retiring.  He also worked for Altmeyer Funeral Home for 20 years as an Intern and Associate.
Garland was a member of Gateway Free Will Baptist Church for the last 50 years where he taught a Sunday School class for many years.  His hobbies were fishing and playing golf.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.
The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Drive, Va Beach on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5-7pm with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 7pm.  Burial will be held at Albert G Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Suffolk, VA. at 10am Wednesday, December 1, 2021 with Navy Honors.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com
 
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