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    Saturday, July 16 2022
    Calvin Watson Harris

    Posted by: Clarke and Staples Funeral Homes AT 03:29 pm   |  Permalink   |  19 Comments  |  Email
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    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of "Monk". He was one of a kind. My thoughts, love and prayers to you all.
    Posted by Sara Harris Atkins on 07/17/2022 - 04:53 PM
    Tammy, I am so sorry for your great loss. God bless and comfort you.
    Posted by Jackie B. Conner on 07/17/2022 - 05:34 PM
    So sorry to hear about Monk. Deepest sympathy , Jeni
    Posted by Doris Call on 07/17/2022 - 06:08 PM
    Could not ask for a better friend!!!!!!!
    Posted by Curtis Neal on 07/17/2022 - 07:15 PM
    We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength, wisdom, and understanding during the hard time. We send our condolences! Monk will be greatly missed.
    Posted by Eddie& Beth Elliott on 07/17/2022 - 07:17 PM
    We're so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all and sending lots of hugs and love.
    Posted by Tony and Debbie Quinn on 07/17/2022 - 07:38 PM
    Condolences to family. We know you will miss him. Hope the good memories help you through this time.
    Posted by Virginia Daniel Frost and Ron Frost on 07/17/2022 - 08:03 PM
    Sincerest condolences for your loss. Monk was a nice guy and I was blessed to know him.
    Posted by Michael Lamp on 07/17/2022 - 08:47 PM
    Will miss you Whitey, May you rest in peace. May the Lord give your family comfort and peace during this hard time. Prayers for all of you.
    Posted by ANN MOORE on 07/17/2022 - 09:00 PM
    So sorry to hear about Monk. He was such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    Posted by Louise T Callis on 07/18/2022 - 07:21 AM
    Praying God's Blessings for all of you Sorry for your loss In case you didn't know I am a cousin from Harris side of family Gladys
    Posted by Gladys Kennedy Payne on 07/18/2022 - 08:49 AM
    My sympathy to all of you. With love, Jean
    Posted by Jean Overman on 07/18/2022 - 12:53 PM
    Our condolences to Tammy, her son's, & family in their loss of Monk. As a former co-worker with Tammy I met Monk a few times, always the same. God Bless each of you.
    Posted by Alton & Tricia Dalton on 07/18/2022 - 01:27 PM
    I rode the school bus with all 4 of these boys! I will keep the family in my prayers! So very sorry for their loss!!
    Posted by Teresa Clem on 07/18/2022 - 04:19 PM
    Tamara, I am so sorry for your loss. Monk was a Good guy down to earth and certainly will be missed. My heart goes to do you and the family.
    Posted by Lewis Lafoon on 07/18/2022 - 06:45 PM
    Monk was a good friend to me and my family and was always there to help if needed. He will truly be missed.
    Posted by Mike Franklin on 07/18/2022 - 07:52 PM
    Monk was a good friend to me and my family and was always there to help if needed. He will truly be missed.
    Posted by Mike Franklin on 07/18/2022 - 07:52 PM
    You will be missed by me, and the little Glendora Farms Longhorns.. I'm sure many will miss you. I didn't know you long, but the time I have you were awesome to me..♥️
    Posted by Denise Gibbs on 07/19/2022 - 01:00 AM
    So sorry to hear about "Monk"! He was a wonderful man. Our prayers for you and the family!
    Posted by Sarah and Francis Abernathy on 07/24/2022 - 08:24 AM

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    Calvin Watson “Monk” “Whitey” Harris, Sr., 63, of Dundas, VA passed away July 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Linwood Lewis Harris, Sr. and his brother Daniel Everett “Punk” Harris. He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Tamra E. “Tammy” Harris; their sons; Edward Harris (Sherri) and Calvin Harris, Jr. (Becky); five grandchildren, Regan, Raleigh, Ben,Wyatt and Charley; his mother Esther P. Harris; sister, Faye Davis (Johnny) brothers, Linwood “Bubba” Harris, Jr. (Angela) and Charles “Squeaky” Harris; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Monk was a member of Dundas Baptist Church and Stones Mill Hunt Club. He retired from VDOT after 32 years of service. He was an avid cook, outdoorsman and all around entertainer. His home was always open and he made sure you felt welcomed and were fed.

    He was a true friend to his community and never turned down the opportunity to help others. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10am at the Dundas Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to the Kenbridge Fire Department, P.O. Box 556, Kenbridge, VA. 23944 or Lunenburg Health Services, P.O. Box 121, Victoria, VA 23974.

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