1947 - (76 years)
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Photos
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| Harris: Gene catching the submarine Yup for real, Gene actually caught a British submarine off Willoby Bay while fishing. No he didn't cut it loose, he let it tow him until it surfaced |
| Harris: Gene Harris - Dover AFB, De USAF Combat Control Team |
| Horne: Martha and the cousins L-R: Faye Howard, HC Horne Jr., Tommy West, Gene Harris, and Martha; taken at Herbert and Mary Horne's home in Richmond on Addison St. |
| Harris: Gene, Teresa and Noah 3 generations |
| Horne: The Cousins Taken at Fayes Wedding in 2002 (?) |
| Harris: Gene Harris Military Operating a drop Zone |
| Harris: Gene Harris Halo jump from a C-130 |
| Harris: Gene and the gang Taken at a family Christmas gathering; Brenda Crabtree West, Mark Thomas West(cousin that Gene helped raise after his father died (closest to being my own son)), Gene Harris, Marjorie Sunni(daughter) |
| Harris: Gene - Parachute Jump Demo at Sewart AFB, Tn |
| Horne: Evelyn Horne Harris and her son Eugene "Gene" Harris at a family dinner on Addison Street in Richmond, Va (Note: William Fox Elementary School playground is now where the house used to be). Grandaddy Horne is in the far right corner by the window. |
| Fox: Jorja Noelle Fox Jorja (just after birth) with Granpaw Gene |
| Fox: Jorja Noelle Taken with Paw Paw (Gene Harris) |
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Name |
HARRIS Eugene "Gene" Clay |
Nickname |
Gene |
Residence |
Jun 1794 |
Smyrna, Kent, Delaware, USA |
Rt. 1 Box 244-E |
- Purchased home with Leslie
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Birth |
22 Oct 1947 |
Richmond, VA (Johnston-Willis Hosp) [1] |
SSN |
1948 [2] |
Organizations |
Abt 1955 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Royal Ambassadors |
- Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Christening |
21 Apr 1957 |
Richmond, VA (Tabernacle Bapt Church) |
Gender |
Male |
Address |
Address: Eugene "Gene" Clay HARRIS |
Baptism |
21 Apr 1957 |
Richmond, VA (Tabernacle Bapt Church) [3] |
Organizations |
1960-1965 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Demolay |
- Master Councilor, John Moncure Chapter
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Residence |
1955-1966 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
312 N. Meadow st. |
Graduation |
Jun 1966 |
Richmond, VA (Thomas Jefferson High School) |
High School |
Address: 4100 W Grace St Richmond, VA |
- He also attended classes at the Univ of Richmond, City College until he left for the military.
Confirmed by DD-214
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Milit-Beg |
5 Dec 1966 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [3] |
Joined the Air Force from Richmond |
Milit-Beg |
1 Mar 1967 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Active Duty to basic |
Military Service |
1968 |
Howard AFB, Panama |
Howard AFB, Panama |
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Illness |
1969 |
Ft. Campbell, Ky |
shot in the face while stationed at Ft. Cambell, Ky by a 20mm flare gun |
Military |
1967-1969 |
Smyrna, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States |
Sewart AFB, TN |
Other |
1971 |
Dover, Kent, Delaware, USA |
Gene's Attorney in Dover - Bob Barrett |
- Robert Thurston Barrett
DOVER - Robert "Bob" Thurston Barrett passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in the home of his son, Tyler Barrett. He had been residing with Tyler for the past several months while he battled cancer. Bob was born Jan. 3, 1939, in Wilmington, to the late Sarah Moore and Leroy Barrett. He graduated from Metuchen High School, Metuchen, N.J., in 1956. Bob took the New Jersey Entrance Exam and scored the highest ever on the Algebra section. That accomplishment earned him a full scholarship to Princeton University . Bob graduated from Princeton in 1960 and from Columbia Law School in 1964. He secured the first full time position as a law clerk for the Superior Court of New Castle County, Delaware. He later worked as a lawyer in Dover, DE from his office on The Green. Throughout Bob's legal career he always looked for ways to help others and often did pro bono work. As a young man, Bob was president of the Young Democrats and served as an aide to Governor Charles Terry, Jr. Later when retired from law, Bob worked as comptroller of Salty Sam's in New Castle, DE. Bob taught Sunday School at Wesley United Methodist Church. He enjoyed reading, traveling, fine dining, writing and playing bridge. He loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Lucretia Smoot of Dover, DE. He is survived by his great-aunt, Dora Alexander of Whitehouse Station, NJ; two half- brothers, Bill Barrett of Winston-Salem, NC, Jim Barrett of Knoxville, TN; a half-sister, Barbara Barrett of NJ; his daughter Lisbeth Baker of Millsboro, DE and her husband, Randy, his son Tyler Barrett of Mayville, NY, his youngest son Andrew Barrett of Cambridge, MN and his wife, Wendy Waszut-Barrett; grandchildren, Sara Baker, Isabelle Rose and Aaron Barrett, Zachariah McCann, David and Aaron Schneider. A Celebration of his Life will be held Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 209 S. Bradford Street, Dover. A reception will follow after his service in the church fellowship hall. Friends and family are all welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society , 92 Read's Way STE 205, New Castle, Delaware 19720 or the Kent County Head Start Program 129 S. Bradford Street, Dover, DE 19901.
Published in NewsZapDE on December 31, 2010
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Military |
Dec 1966-1972 |
Numerous Places [2] |
US Air Force |
- USAF Combat Control Team (CCT), Air Force Special Tactics
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Residence |
Jun 1974 |
Camden, DE |
217 Camden Av |
Occupation |
1979 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [3] |
Emergency Dispatcher and Systems Developer - City of Richmond |
Illness |
19 May 1997 |
9521 Shiloh Dr, Richmond, Va [3] |
Heart Attack from plaque buildup in the right coronary artery |
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Illness |
1999 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [3] |
ruptured disk at L3-L4 and had 2 surgeries and the 2nd was in 2000 (also ruptured disk at C5-6) |
Retired |
1 Apr 2004 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [3] |
City of Richmond, DIT |
Address: 900 E. Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 |
Nickname |
1950-2006 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Gene/Geno |
- Gene has gone by Gene since he was a child
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Occupation |
May 2004-2007 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [2] |
Virginia Commonwealth Universdity Police as the Technology Co-ordinator for the police |
Occupation |
2007-2008 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Motorola - Commtronics of Va |
- Wireless Data Specialist dealing with wireless high speed WLANS, SatCom (F4W) and Mobile Digital Computers, Mobile Digital Video in police and fire vehicles and other applications.
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Medical |
Mar 2011 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Cancer of the Right Vocal Cord |
Age |
26 May 2016 |
Medical |
Richmond, Virginia, USA |
Severe back problems from too many parachute jumps |
- 540 jumps
4 surgeries, Last at St. Francis in 2013
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Military Service |
Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AK |
Name |
Gene |
Reference Number |
H8 |
Residence |
9521 Shiloh Dr, Richmond, Va |
Residence |
3101 Dupont Av, Richmond, Va |
1980's and early 90's |
Notes |
- Served in the US Air Force from 12/66 to 9/72 with the Combat Control Team with duty in Central & South America. Stationed at Sewart AFB, TN, Little Rock AFB, AK and last duty station at Dover AFB, DE. He made over 500+ parachute drops in the military, as Combat Control was part of Air Force Special Tactics. He was also a scuba diver and loved diving. He continued to dive after the military, mostly in the Chesapeake Bay. Married Leslie Clayton Ernst at Dover and was divorced a few years later. Active in search and rescue work in the 1970's, 80's and 90's with the CAP and other SAR organizations. He was involved with the successful recovery, working with the air scent dog team, of Joann Chynnis that was abducted and left for dead. Volunteer Rescue Squad Member at Manchester Rescue Squad and Bensley Bermuda as an EMT, EMT-D and EMT-Wilderness. Member Fraternal Order of Demolay and served as Master Councilor with the John Moncure Chapter in Richmond while in high school (Thomas Jefferson H.S.). Served as CSM (E9) in the Virginia State Guard under Gen. Jon Hill and as a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol (United States Air Force Auxiliary) as Communications Officer both at the Squadron Level and Group and Wing levels. He was also Squadron Commander of the Southside Squadron. He is curently serving as the family historian and genealogist. Employed first by the City of Richmond as a Police-Fire-EMS dispatcher for 18 years, then as a computer Systems Developer in the city IT department, specializing in Police and Fire mobile data systems. Retired from Richmond City in Apr 2004 and went to work for VCU Police as Special Projects Coordinator. Gene is an avid fisherman and loves the water and hunting. Gene has worked with computers since the 1970's.
Employment History: Lin's Radio and TV (started at age 14), Lin Howard Photography Studio (started at 15), Miller and Rhoades Dept Store, Adams Camera Shop (started at 17 and continues to help out occasionally), USAF-CCT, Dennis Detective Agency (Delaware and Eastern Shore manager), General Electric Credit Corp (Richmond, VA), Radio Shack (Chesterfield Towne Center and Ashland), Owner of Harris Communications in Doswell, City of Richmond and VCU Police. Took in his cousin Mark, when his father (Tom West -cousin) died. Adopted Teresa Sorrells. Helped to raise several other kids.
Retired from city of Richmond after 25 years.
Note:
He and his father (Claiborne) and his grandfather (James E.) all three worked for the City of Richmond. (Discovered on 12-18-2009 ... Gene)
Medical Hx:
Heart Attack - Stint implant
Ruptured Disk - L3-L4 and C5-C6 (3 surgeries)
Cancer of the right vocal cord.
Military Service
USAF - CCT (1966 -1972 Ssgt), USAF - CAP (1976 - 1994 Capt), VA State Def Force (1993-1996 CSM)*
* Retired when Gen. Jon Hill died
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Person ID |
I1 |
Booth Family |
Last Modified |
26 May 2017 |
Father |
HARRIS Claiborne Ernest, b. 2 Apr 1907, Richmond, Virginia, USA d. 29 Aug 1968, Richmond, VA (McGuire VA Hosp) (Age 61 years) |
Mother |
HORNE Evelyn Mae, b. 21 Jul 1913, 237 S. Beaver Dam Rd, Waverly, Sussex County, Virginia d. 24 Jan 1994, Richmond, Virginia, USA (Age 80 years) |
Marriage |
7 Feb 1942 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [1] |
- Married at 4:30 pm by Dr. Theodore F. Adams
Claiborne E Harris
in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
The marriage license shows he was married previously!
Report issue
Name: Claiborne E Harris
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 34
Birth Date: abt 1908
Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1942
Marriage Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Registration Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Father: James Ernest Harris
Mother: Ellen Rudd
Spouse: Evelyn M Horne
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 27
Spouse Father: Herbert R Horne
Spouse Mother: Mary Eliz Goodrich
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Honeymoon |
9 Feb 1942 |
Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA [1] |
Niagra Falls |
- They also visited into Canada for part of their honeymoon.
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Divorced |
1948 |
Richmond, Virginia, USA [4] |
Divorced |
Divorce |
12 May 1952 |
Family ID |
F351 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 2 |
ERNST Leslie Clacie, b. 16 Mar 1955, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA d. 8 Aug 2005, Newport, King, Washington, USA (Age 50 years) |
Marriage |
10 Sep 1972 |
Dover, DE (Dover AFB Chapel) [2] |
- maid of honor: Missy Jack
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Divorce |
1975 |
Divorced |
1975 |
Dover, Kent, Delaware, USA [2] |
Divorced |
Family ID |
F428 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
17 Jun 2015 |
Family 3 |
QUINN September Dawn, b. 22 Nov 1962, Chula Vista, San Diego, California, USA (Age 61 years) |
Marriage |
not married |
Richmond, VA (Area) |
Type: Unmarried |
Children |
| 1. QUINN Marjorie Sunshine, b. 20 Sep 1981, Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA (Age 42 years) [Father: Biological] |
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Family ID |
F431 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
22 Aug 2015 |
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Event Map |
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| Residence - Rt. 1 Box 244-E - Jun 1794 - Smyrna, Kent, Delaware, USA |
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| Birth - 22 Oct 1947 - Richmond, VA (Johnston-Willis Hosp) |
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| Organizations - Royal Ambassadors - Abt 1955 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Christening - 21 Apr 1957 - Richmond, VA (Tabernacle Bapt Church) |
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| Baptism - 21 Apr 1957 - Richmond, VA (Tabernacle Bapt Church) |
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| Organizations - Demolay - 1960-1965 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Residence - 312 N. Meadow st. - 1955-1966 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Graduation - High School,Address: 4100 W Grace St Richmond, VA - Jun 1966 - Richmond, VA (Thomas Jefferson High School) |
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| Milit-Beg - Joined the Air Force from Richmond - 5 Dec 1966 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Milit-Beg - Active Duty to basic - 1 Mar 1967 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Military Service - Howard AFB, Panama - 1968 - Howard AFB, Panama |
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| Illness - shot in the face while stationed at Ft. Cambell, Ky by a 20mm flare gun - 1969 - Ft. Campbell, Ky |
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| Other - Gene's Attorney in Dover - Bob Barrett - 1971 - Dover, Kent, Delaware, USA |
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| Marriage - 10 Sep 1972 - Dover, DE (Dover AFB Chapel) |
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| Military - US Air Force - Dec 1966-1972 - Numerous Places |
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| Divorced - Divorced - 1975 - Dover, Kent, Delaware, USA |
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| Occupation - Emergency Dispatcher and Systems Developer - City of Richmond - 1979 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Illness - Heart Attack from plaque buildup in the right coronary artery - 19 May 1997 - 9521 Shiloh Dr, Richmond, Va |
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| Illness - ruptured disk at L3-L4 and had 2 surgeries and the 2nd was in 2000 (also ruptured disk at C5-6) - 1999 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Retired - City of Richmond, DIT,Address: 900 E. Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 - 1 Apr 2004 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Nickname - Gene/Geno - 1950-2006 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Occupation - Virginia Commonwealth Universdity Police as the Technology Co-ordinator for the police - May 2004-2007 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Occupation - Motorola - Commtronics of Va - 2007-2008 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Medical - Cancer of the Right Vocal Cord - Mar 2011 - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Medical - Severe back problems from too many parachute jumps - - Richmond, Virginia, USA |
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| Military Service - - Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, AK |
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| Residence - - 9521 Shiloh Dr, Richmond, Va |
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| Residence - 1980's and early 90's - - 3101 Dupont Av, Richmond, Va |
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| Marriage - Type: Unmarried - not married - Richmond, VA (Area) |
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Sources |
- [S30] Evelyn Mae Horne Harris and family Bible.
- [S37] Gene C. Harris.
- [S45] Eugene C. Harris.
- [S229] Gene C. Harris Evelyn Horne Harris.
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