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GARY HARRIS Obituary
Gary L. Harris, Ph.D. (Age 67)
Passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 after a long courageous struggle with colon cancer. Gary was a tenured professor at Howard University in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jennifer and his children Jamie and Wesley. A Virtual service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that we all take the time to help one another, perform random acts of kindness and leave this world a little better than we found it as Gary did throughout his life. Arrangements by McGUIRE.www.mcguire-services.com
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Dr Karen Butler-Purry
November 7, 2020
Dr Gary Harris was a wonderful person. He recruited me to Howard and helped me secure funding for my PhD studies. But most importantly he was a role model for so many African American engineering faculty. He showed us how to impact our field and also outreach to our community.
My deepest sympathies to Jennifer and children. Thanks for sharing Dr Harris with us.
Dr. Karen Butler-Purry
Arlene Maclin
November 6, 2020
Gary was a committed and dedicated professor and mentor to a large number of minority students. He understood what was needed to establish high quality research programs at HBCUs. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends, family and colleagues.
Dr. Valarie Turner
November 3, 2020
Dr. Harris was a committed, hardworking and servant of leadership and mentorship to so many. This educator’s rich legacy will live among us forever. RIP Dr. Harris; you will be missed .
Glynese
November 2, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Jennifer, Jamie and Wesley. Your husband and father’s presence will always be with you, so cherish those wonderful memories. May God bless the Harris family.
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