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Robert Lee Harris, 95

Robert Lee. Harris, 95, of New Haven, departed this life peacefully on March 29, 2017.

He was born June 28, 1921 in Greene County, North Carolina to the late Verna Wilkes and Cornelius Grimsley. He was later adopted by the late Henry and Ella Harris.

Robert enlisted in the U. S. Army, serving four years during World War II. In 1942, Robert married Mary Alice Vines. After 14 years of marriage, they decided to migrate to New Haven in 1956 where they lived until their divorce in 1962. In 1972, he married Gladys Harper and their union remained graceful until her death in 2006. Robert retired from Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1985. He was also a member of First Calvary Baptist Church for over 20 years.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, children, Rick (Carolyn) Harris, Alice Devon Fleming, Robert Earl Harris, Melvin Douglas Harris, The Honorable Judge Lubbie (Twyla) Harper, Jr., Lawrence Harper, Sr., and Sylvia Harper; sister, Ann Farrington; aunt, Mable Miller; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; and 22 great great-grandchildren; along with a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters, Effie Blue, Mary Jane Adams, and Lillie Mae Moore; five brothers; and two adopted siblings, Julius Harris and Carrie Dixon.

A celebration of life will take place April 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at First Calvary Baptist Church, 605 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Harris family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com

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