Jeffery Ryan Harris

Jeffery Ryan Harris, 42, of Arrington Virginia, met Jesus face to face with his wife by his side on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

 Jeffery loved to hunt and fish and pretty much anything outdoors from a very young age. He also loved playing basketball and running the bases during a softball game.

For the past 5 years he proudly served as a Virginia State Trooper, protecting the communities in and around Nelson County. In the past 6 months, Jeffery rededicated his life to serving Jesus. This was a noted change for those who knew him. He faithfully attended Kingswood Baptist Church.

Jeffery is survived by his wife, Brooke Nicole Harris of Arrington; his parents, Jerry (Jake) Harris, Sr. and Joan R. Harris of Chilhowie; four beautiful children who he loved dearly; Haylee Jo McKinzee (Chilhowie), Ava Grace (Richlands), John Thomas & Ryan Quinton Lee (Chilhowie); brother, Jerry Harris; nephew, Cody Harris and his wife Becky; niece, Jadya Hoofnagle and her husband Cody; and niece, Danica Thompson; a special friend who is like a brother, Zach Harris and his wife Erin, as well as numerous family and friends.

Services honoring his life will be held as follows: Visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Kingswood Baptist Church (159 Kingswood Lane, Arrington) from 4 until 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7p.m.

A second visitation will be held Wednesday May 11, 2022 at Chilhowie First Church of God (Rt. 107, Chilhowie, VA) from 4 until 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7 p.m.

Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Saltville, Va on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, VA (434-263-4097).