Randy L. Harris, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was a native of Washington, North Carolina, and a resident of Newport News for 68 years. Randy retired as a Master Shipbuilder from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company after 47 years of service.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper G. Harris and Rosa Lee Harris, brothers Bobby Harris of Hampton and Jackie Harris of Washington, North Carolina, and sister Kay Harris Faherty of Seaford, Virginia.
He is survived by his sister, Carolyn A. Wiggins of Greenbay, Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Randy’s journey on earth may have ended, but his legacy continues through the strength he demonstrated, the lives he touched, and the cherished memories held by those who knew him.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randy’s honor to Wounded Warriors (support.woundedwarriorproject.org), Tunnel to Towers (t2t.org), or the Virginia SPCA (peninsulaspca.org).
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Randy stayed to himself most of his adult years, his enjoyments were Los Vegas a few times a year, but what most people didn’t know that his charity donations from helping wounded soldiers and veterans, children hospitals, cancer research and treatment, dogs cats horses and even donkeys rescues, and many other charity organizations. Most people seen a man that lived like a hermit and not to be bothered, but honestly he just didn’t want to be a bother to others. Rest in peace uncle Randy.
Randy was a quiet guy did his job over 40 years. He was a Master Ship Bulder, That’s is a big atcevmemt for a Ship Bulder. I know is Brother In Law really well But Wiggins, we work together for a really long time. I pray that Carol, Randy sister will be okay. May Randy rest in peace.
Randy and I and Jim Conley, Junior Gregory, George Reeves, Bob Worley use to hang out together in the 70’s and 80’s. We would party together; go to clubs; play sports; and even travel together. They were magical times and he was a good person to hang out with. Rest in peace old buddy.
Randy was a good hearted man. I had the pleasure of working around him over the years in the shipyard and he knew his job! He made such an impression on those he worked with and he was a whole lot of fun! He was loved by so many. RIP Randy!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and peace in God’s wonderful promise to swallow up death forever and wipe the tears from all faces. – Isaiah 25:8 Condolences