Oscar N. Harris

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)

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.

Early life and education

Born in Newton Grove, North Carolina, Harris graduated from Campbell University.[2]

Career

Harris 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

Harris 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

1. "Oscar Nathan Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.skinnerandsmith.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
2. "Student Union named for the late Oscar N. Harris | News | Campbell University". News. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
3. "Oscar Harris, distinguished alumnus and community leader (1939-2020) | News | Campbell University". News. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
4. Former 5-term Dunn mayor, who also served in NC Senate, dies
5. Former Dunn Mayor Oscar Harris dies
6. '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
7. "Campbell Student Union named for the late Oscar N. Harris". Retrieved 2020-05-08.