WILMINGTON — Walter “Harris” Page Jr., 78, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center.
Harris was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Wilmington, the son of the late Walter Harris Page Sr. and Dorothy Taylor Page. Also remembered is his brother, Joseph Wright Page, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Cockman Page; son, Shannon Harris “Rooster” Page; daughter, Hollie Page “Chickadee” Landen and Bill Landen; two grandchildren, Wesley Taylor Landen and William Harrison Landen, who were the apple of his eye; sister, Bonnie Taylor Page; sister-in-law, Jane Rich (Wayne); nieces, Denise Futch (Kenny), and their son, Kip Futch (Erica and Kameron), Tracy Stout (Tommy) and Jordan Teachey; and numerous aunts and cousins.
Harris was a 1961 graduate of New Hanover High School. Upon graduation, he spent several years at the family business, Taylor Exterminating Company. In 1968, he began a 47 career at E.I. Dupont, Cape Fear Site. Harris was board certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors for most of his career.
Harris was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family in the North Carolina mountains. He did not believe in idle hands and always had a Page project going on. He loved his family deeply, and nothing made him happier than being with his grandsons.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, officiated by the Rev. Robert Lapp at Eakins Family Cemetery, Pender County.
The family would like to extend thanks to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare with a special thanks to Kathy Lofton.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Harris, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare.
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