Arthur Harris Obituary Arthur Burris Harris, Jr. January 9, 1939 － October 16, 2022 Rocky Mount, NC ‚Al Arthur Burris Harris, Jr., 83, passed away on October 16, 2022. Born in Petersburg and raised in Branchville, he was a son of the late Arthur Burris Harris and Evelyn Vick Harris. He was also predeceased by his wife, Elaine Edwards Harris; a son, Troy Harris; and a brother, Frank Harris. Arthur was a 1956 graduate of Southampton High School, attended Chowan College, and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired Transportation Controller for Union Camp Corporation. He was a long-time Fire Chief for Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and a former President and Treasurer of the Southampton County Fire and Rescue Association. Arthur was also a long-time Mayor of Branchville. Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Laura Ehrenzeller (Bret) of Belcamp, MD; a son, Arthur B. "Art" Harris, III (Susan) of Knightdale, NC; a daughter in law, Gloria Harris of Roanoke, VA; a sister, Suzanne Williams of Winston Salem, NC; nine grandchildren, Eric (Chelsea) Ehrenzeller, Christian (Maria) Ehrenzeller, Nicholas (Lacey) Ehrenzeller, Blayne (Jayde) Ehrenzeller, and Harrison Ehrenzeller, Katelyn Richardson (Alex), Reid Harris, and Kelsey and Noah Harris; and five great grandchildren. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 2PM Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Oct. 19, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/arthur-harris-jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/arthur-harris-obituary?id=36846612 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Narrative summary of the obituary: Arthur Burris Harris, Jr., 83, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away on 16 October 2022. A Vietnam Era Air Force veteran, he was a retired Transportation Controller for Union Camp Corporation. Arthur served as Fire Chief for Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and Mayor of Branchville. Narrative summary of funeral services: A Memorial Service with Military Honors was held at 2 PM Sunday, 30 October 2022, at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations be made to Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. Burial location was not specified. The Edited Obituary Arthur Harris Obituary Arthur Burris Harris, Jr. 9 January 1939 - 16 October 2022 Rocky Mount, NC - Arthur Burris Harris, Jr., 83, passed away on 16 October 2022. Born in Petersburg and raised in Branchville, he was a son of the late Arthur Burris Harris and Evelyn Vick Harris. He was also predeceased by his wife, Elaine Edwards Harris; a son, Troy Harris; and a brother, Frank Harris. Arthur was a 1956 graduate of Southampton High School, attended Chowan College, and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired Transportation Controller for Union Camp Corporation. He was a longtime Fire Chief for Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and a former President and Treasurer of the Southampton County Fire and Rescue Association. Arthur was also a longtime Mayor of Branchville. Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Laura Ehrenzeller (Bret) of Belcamp, MD; a son, Arthur B. "Art" Harris, III (Susan) of Knightdale, NC; a daughter in law, Gloria Harris of Roanoke, VA; a sister, Suzanne Williams of Winston Salem, NC; nine grandchildren, Eric (Chelsea) Ehrenzeller, Christian (Maria) Ehrenzeller, Nicholas (Lacey) Ehrenzeller, Blayne (Jayde) Ehrenzeller, and Harrison Ehrenzeller, Katelyn Richardson (Alex), Reid Harris, and Kelsey and Noah Harris; and five great grandchildren. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 30 October 2022, at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Arthur Burris Harris, Jr. | |--------|---------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 9 January 1939 | | Death | 16 October 2022 | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------| | Arthur Burris Harris, Jr. | Decedent | Rocky Mount, NC | | Arthur Burris Harris | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Evelyn Vick Harris | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Elaine Edwards Harris | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Laura Ehrenzeller | Child | Belcamp, MD | | Arthur B. Harris, III | Child | Knightdale, NC | | Troy Harris | Predeceased Child | -- | | Frank Harris | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Suzanne Williams | Sibling | Winston Salem, NC | | Gloria Harris | Daughter-in-law | Roanoke, VA | | Eric Ehrenzeller | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christian Ehrenzeller | Grandchild | Unknown | | Nicholas Ehrenzeller | Grandchild | Unknown | | Blayne Ehrenzeller | Grandchild | Unknown | | Harrison Ehrenzeller | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katelyn Richardson | Grandchild | Unknown | | Reid Harris | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kelsey Harris | Grandchild | Unknown | | Noah Harris | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |---------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 19 October 2022 | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Arthur was a 1956 graduate of Southampton High School. 2. He attended Chowan College. 3. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. 4. He was a retired Transportation Controller for Union Camp Corporation. 5. He was a longtime Fire Chief for Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. 6. He was a former President and Treasurer of the Southampton County Fire and Rescue Association. 7. He was a longtime Mayor of Branchville.