Robert William Harris

Robert “Bobby” William Harris, age 73, of Churchville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Churchville, a son of the late Joseph Edward and Lilly Ruby (Smith) Harris.

A Christian, Mr. Harris was baptized and raised in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Churchville and attended Lighthouse Church in Swoope. He spent the majority of his career as a custodian with Augusta County Schools, having worked at Buffalo Gap High School, Beverly Manor, and Stuart Middle School. Additionally, Bobby worked at Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center and ultimately retired from Hershey Chocolate of Stuarts Draft. However, following retirement he would go on to own and operate Whiskey Creek Tree and Lawn Service and worked at Staunton Union Stockyards.

Outside of work, Bobby enjoyed time spent hunting bear, deer, and spring gobblers, as well as coon hunting in his youth. Bobby also enjoyed helping his family make hay in the summer and camping in Virginia Beach with his children. Above all else, he will be remembered for his love of family--most especially his grandchildren, who were his world.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Edward Harris and Norman Pemberton Harris; sister, Nellie Virginia Harris Cole; as well as the mother of his children, Kathy Harris.

He is survived by two daughters, Kristie Diane Moyers and husband, Eddie of Doe Hill and Tracie Ruby Ann Knight of Churchville; son, William “Wee” Harris and wife, Becky of Churchville; brother, Joseph “Marty” Harris of Churchville; sisters, Betty H. Bosserman and husband, Alvin of Churchville and Debra “Debbie” H. Hortesky and husband, Bob of Staunton; grandchildren, Charlie Moyers, Robert Moyers, Courtney Newlen, Caitlyn Black, Hannah Harris, Richard Woods, and Ginger Knight; great-grandchildren, Wylder, Wrenley, Wynter, and Westlynn Moyers, Dawson and Carson Moyers, Molly Black, Autumn and Hunter Edmonds, Serenity, Elizabeth and Braiden Terry, Rowdy, Avalynn, and Huntlee Woods, Graylon Brayboy, and Lainey Knight; sister-in-law, Cookie Harris of Churchville; brother-in-law, Bill Cole of Waynesboro; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell. The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.