Lorenzo Harris

TRIBUTE Lorenzo Hanis (affectionately called Lo), was born June 23, 1956 in Richmond Virginia. He transitioned from this life on March 10, 2016 to be present with his LORD as confmned by the scriptures (2 Corinthians 5:7, 8). He was preceded in death by his Mother Mrs. Niles Harris, six brothers-Darryl, Lamont, Anthony, Rudolph Jr., Vattele, Lucious, and Keith Young and sister Dorothy Young Thomas. Lo attended Gemge Wythe High School and J Sargeant Reynolds. He enlisted in the U. S. Army August 1977 and was trained as a Tactical Wire Operation Specialist. On the 12th day of August 1980, He received from the Department of the Army: The Army Commendation Medal: "Exceptionally meritorious service while assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 73rd Field Artillery as a Tactical Wire Operation Specialist and Battalion Mail Clerk during the period 4 December 1978to 15 August 1980. Sp4 Harris displayed superior professional ability, dedicate,! devotion to duty and exemplary soldierly knowledge. SP4 Harris helped earn the unit's bel't wire team designation during Brigade Section competition and was responsible for passing every Postal Inspection while serving as the Battalion Mail Clerk.SP4 Harris Performance brings great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army. " In addition, He received the Sharpshooter Badge M-16 and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army August 1980. After his transition from the Army he began his career with C&P Telephone, now known as Verizon, utilizing his military training and skills in his employment positions in Distribution and Field Maintenance: climbing telephone poles to repair wiring, installing coin telephone pay phones and collecting the monies from payphones. As technology became more advanced he; was trained in microcomputer upgrades/ repair and personal computer operations to support the Company's infrastructure in telecommunications. He had an exemplary career with Verizon and continued to work until his health failed and he subsequently retired. It was a joy to have conversations with Lo regarding his career in the Army and his career with Verizon. He enjoyed talking about world issues and its impact on politics in the US. Everyone who knew Lo and talked with him realized how much he loved his family-especially his mother who he visited almost daily. He loved his mother-in-law and bragged about her pound cake and potato salad. During his illness Lo never complained; and as the end was nearing, his concern was the welfare of his family. After returning to Richmond from D.C. and Alexandria, he joined Saint . Paul's Baptist Church. He found comfort and joy in attending services and participating in activities such as the Usher Ministry. The family can find solace in that he "fought the good fight of faith," remained faithful and finished his race (2 Timothy 4:7) although absent from his family, Lo is comfortable in the arms of Jesus! He leaves to cherish his memmies a devoted wife of 20 years, Mrs. Iris Renee Harris; his children: Arielle Harris (her father affectionately called her "Cookie"); Lorenzo Harris, LaMonte Harris (Valerie); devoted mother-in-law who helped with his care Marian Gross; his father Rudolph Young,Sr. and loving step-mother Annie Young; sisters: Hope Harris; Linda Harris; Sheila Young, Rhonda Young-Barfield (Michael),Regina Young, Valerie Young; Gwendora Young; Tomeeka Young; brothers: Wesley Young and Val Young; and five grandchildren: Loryn Harris, Zoe and Layah Harris,Lorenzo Harris,Jr. and Jaden Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

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Lorenzo Harris

June 23, 1956 - March 10, 2016