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Richard Bluford Harris, DDS

8/28/1944 - 1/2/2016

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Obituary For Richard Bluford Harris, DDS

Richard Bluford Harris, DDS

Dr. Richard "Rick" Harris passed away peacefully on January 2, 2016. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 28, 1944, to the late William Jesse Harris and Doris Bluford Wood. Rick graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School, The University of Virginia, and The Medical College of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army, was a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Virginia Dental Association, and was a past President of the Tidewater Dental Association. Rick loved working in his dental practice for over forty-three years and truly cherished his patients. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carole Murray Harris; his son Dr. Jesse Bluford Harris and his wife Courtney; his son Mr. Corey Hartzell Harris; his brother Dr. William Lawrence Harris; his brother Mr. Alfred Lee Wood, Jr. and his wife Patricia, their son Austen and daughter Taylor; his brother Mr. Horace Michael Buchanan Wood and his wife Kerin; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.simplycremationonline.com. Donations in memory of Rick can be made to The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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  • 04/08/2021

    Joan and Mike Anderson

    Rick was our family dentist and friend for over 30 years. We are so sad to hear of his passing and our heartfelt sympathy goes to his adoring wife Carole. Rick was a very loyal friend and an excellent dentist. He was compassionate, kept anything you told him in strict confidence and he was a real family man. He was devoted to his wife Carole. We will miss him greatly.

  • 04/08/2021

    Kenneth M. Lowe Jr.

    Dr. Harris was my dentist from 1972 until he retired. My wife, who was afraid of dentists, actually came to tolerate going to see him. He was a great dentist and a good man. He is greatly missed.

  • 04/08/2021

    Mary Jo and Alex Bradley

    Dear Carole, please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Jo and Alex

  • 04/08/2021

    Ed Landers

    Rick was an extraordinary individual--masterful dentist, gifted artist, and generous/loyal best friend. We shared so much together since high school; he will be sorely missed. Rick was truly a Good Man and now is his time to rest in Peace. Ed Landers

  • 04/08/2021

    Wanda & Bob Gibble

    We met Rick through his neighbors, Ken & Donna Showalter. They had a pool & we would swim on the weekends. Jesse had just been born & they had a baby monitor to hear when he woke up. Lots of laughs & fun. When we needed a dentist we went to Rick. He was a great dentist and a super nice guy. Even when we moved to Chesapeake, we drove back to Hilltop to keep our dentist. Over the years my MS got the best of me & I could no longer get into his office or the one where he moved. I was sorry that I didn't talk to him before he passed and explain. He was always so kind and helpful to us.

  • 04/08/2021

    Julie Scherrer

    Carole, I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Please know that you and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Julie, Kevin, Casey, Kelsey and Erin

  • 04/08/2021

    Judy Woolridge Brabrand

    To the Harris family I worked for Dr. Harris late 70's to early 80's.He was an excellent dentist and I was always proud of the dentistry that went out of our office. Dr. Harris had very high standards and always held all of us to them in every area. During that time I babysat for Jesse. He was such a delightful child and so was Corey. Rick was a talented dentist as well as an artist. I am grateful for all he taught me about dentistry.My heartfelt condolences to his family and his sons. Keep him alive through your fond memories.

  • 04/08/2021

    Frances Germanos

    I just wanted to say that Dr. Harris was my dentist for many, many years. I felt like he genuinely cared for his patients and he always gave incredible service. I am so sorry for the loss of this very special man. My condolences to his friends and family. God bless....

  • 04/08/2021

    Geri Klucz Birch

    I graduated with Rick from Norfolk Catholic. I have very fond memories of him from our high school days and from time to time after graduation. I'm so sorry for your loss. Words mean very little at a time like this but I mean it sincerely. God bless you and your family and his friends.

  • 04/08/2021

    Susan Sepulveda

    Dr. Harris was my dentist for many years and I was so sad when he retired. I'm sure that he was missed by many of his patients. I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • 04/08/2021

    Marie-Louise LaFond

    Carole I am so sorry. I just today learned of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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