Oscar Nathan Harris (November 6, 1939 – January 28, 2020)[1] was an American accountant, businessman, and politician who served as a member of the North Carolina Senate from 1998 to 2002.
Oscar Harris | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dunn, North Carolina | |
| In office 2003–2019 | |
| In office 1987–1995 | |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel E. Page |
| Succeeded by | John Carrington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oscar Nathan Harris November 6, 1939 Newton Grove, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2020 (aged 80) Dunn, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Campbell University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1958–1966 |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve (1961–1966) |
Early life and education
editBorn in Newton Grove, North Carolina, Harris graduated from Campbell University.[2]
Career
editHarris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1961 and in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1961 to 1966.[3] Harris served as the mayor of Dunn, North Carolina, from 1987 to 1995 and again from 2003 to 2019. He was a member of the North Carolina Senate from 1998 to 2002. Harris was a Democrat.[4][5][6] Harris was the campaign treasurer for Governor Bev Perdue. He also ran an accounting firm in Dunn before it merged with another company in 2017.[4]
Personal life
editHarris was married and had two children. He died at home on January 28, 2020, at the age of 80.[4]
The day after his death, the new student union at his alma mater Campbell University was named after him Oscar N. Harris Student Union.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Oscar Nathan Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.skinnerandsmith.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ "Student Union named for the late Oscar N. Harris | News | Campbell University". News. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ "Oscar Harris, distinguished alumnus and community leader (1939-2020) | News | Campbell University". News. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ a b c Former 5-term Dunn mayor, who also served in NC Senate, dies
- ^ Former Dunn Mayor Oscar Harris dies
- ^ 'Article II A Guide to the 2001-2002 North Carolina Legislature,' Ann L. Hale, North Carolina Center For Public Policy Research, March 2001, Biographical Sketch of Sen. Oscar Harris, pg. 38
- ^ "Campbell Student Union named for the late Oscar N. Harris". Retrieved 2020-05-08.
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