Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Harris, Butler B. May 14, 1917
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,May 26,1917
The funeral ceremonies of Mr. Butler B. Harris, who departed this life on the
morning of May 14,1917, at 10 o’clock, at his home on Bolton Street, was
conducted on Wednesday, May 16, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, of which
he was a dutiful member and for a long time a trustee.  Had he lived, he would
have been elected elder.

He stood as one of Norfolk’s best contractors, highly respected by both white
and colored, as one thoroughly understanding his trade.

The church was thronged with friends who came  to pay their last respects to
their beloved friend and brother.

The choir, jointly with the choir of First Baptist Church, rendered beautiful
anthems.

Rev. D. F. White, the pastor, officiated, and preached a deep sermon from Psalm
55:22: “Cast thy burden upon the Lord and he shall sustain thee, he shall not
suffer the righteous to be moved.”

The visiting ministers to pay their last respects were Rev. Green of Newport
News, and Rev. Jeffries of this city, a personal friend of the deceased, who
outlined the life, work and splendid character of Mr. Harris.

The many and beautiful designs showed that he was loved and appreciated by many
people.

He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, daughters, brothers and a host of other
relatives and friends.


Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

HARRIS, B B 3514 Section 3, Block 3, Lot 267, Space W CTR 49 05/14/1917

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