Harris Hart II ’50

Harris died on Nov. 28, 2001, in Tazewell, Va. He was born in Richmond, Va., attended local schools, and entered Princeton from St. Christopher's. He majored in history and was a member of Charter Club. Harris graduated with honors in 1951, having stayed out of college for a year because of the illness of his mother. He received a law degree from the U. of Virginia in 1954 and served in the Army from 1955-56.

After military service Harris settled in Tazewell, where he practiced law, farmed, and managed family mineral and banking interests until his death. He was attorney for Tazewell for over 30 years. A longtime supporter of the Tazewell HS football team and Young Life Program, he was a also a trustee, deacon, and Sunday school teacher at the Tazewell Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were golf and horses.

The class extends its condolences to his wife of 41 years, Mary Gail, daughter Florence Mogen, sons Harris III and Charles, 10 grandchildren, and his sister, Helen Cox.

The Class of 1950