Lynwood "Buddy" Harris Jr.

November 14, 1939 - November 18, 2020

Lynwood "Buddy" V. Harris Jr. passed away at his home at Gloucester Point Wednesday November 18, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 14, 1939 in Washington D.C. he then moved to New York where he was baptized at St. Patrick's Cathedral. He later moved to Gloucester, Virginia where he graduated from Gloucester High School then attended Danville Technical Institute for 2 years followed by the Virginia Apprenticeship Program as a tool and die maker. In 1995 after 29 years, Buddy retired from the Ordnance Department, Naval Weapons Station. He was especially proud of the presidential award he received from President Jimmy Carter in the 1980's for making a part at Naval Weapons Station for the government. Buddy enjoyed working on cars just as much as he loved driving them. He also was quite a builder, as he completely restored the historical Cappahosic House while he lived there for over a 10 year period which included a whole new addition. Whenever you saw Buddy he always had a bubbly attitude and a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynwood Vincent Harris Sr. and Marion Bristow Harris and his grandson Brice Harris. He is survived by his three sons Vince Harris, James Harris and Doug Harris (wife Tammy); two grandsons Ryan Harris and Kristopfer Harris and three great-grandchildren Nathen, Ryland and Brinley and soulmate Sudie B. Stafford. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks, temp checks and social distancing will be required. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.