Mr. Harry Charity Jr.

Harry Charity, Jr. was the only child born to Harry, Sr. and Mildred Charity on August 28, 1939 in Alexandria, Virginia. He peacefully transitioned from this life to life everlasting on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Stafford Hospital in Stafford, Virginia with his loving wife at his side. Harry Jr. was educated in the Alexandria Public School System and graduated from the historic Parker Gray High School in 1956. Later on he attended Benedict College. Shortly after high school he joined the U.S. Army, served and was honorably discharged. After his military service he was employed at the Fort Belvoir Army Base Laundry Center. He progressed in promotions and retired with distinction after over 25 years of service. Not one to rest on his laurels, Harry Jr. began a second career with the Alexandria Sheriffs Department in 1970. He enjoyed a pristine career that spanned 30 years. During his tenure he worked to diversify the department and mentored many deputies under him. He was a fixture in the Alexandria Courthouse and was often sought after for advice, guidance and encouragement. He was married to the former Louise Orr and from this union four children were born. She preceded him in death. Harry was an avid professional bowler and while playing a league game he met someone that would mean more to him than a perfect 300 game. Love blossomed at the bowling alley and on December 15, 2000, he and Ruby were married. They were truly were two peas in a pod and enjoyed nearly twenty years of marriage. He was a lifelong member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and served on the Men's Chorus and the Brotherhood Ministry. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Lincoln Lodge No. 11, USBC Bowling League, The Old Dawg Lunch Crew, and a volunteer at the Stafford County Sheriff's Department. He was a former member of the Departmental Progressive Club in Alexandria, Virginia. Harry Jr. or "Booga" as he was called by some of his cousins, had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that was unique and contagious. He loved his children, grandchildren and his entire family, especially his aunts and uncles. He was the first grandchild of Maggie and Rozier Charity. He was the oldest first cousin and delighted when he convinced people he was the "Uncle" of his cousins. We will miss his presence but we rejoice in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord - whom he dearly loved. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Ruby Charity; 4 sons, Bishop Vincent A. Charity (Cassandra), Harry Charity, III, Joseph Charity (Kisha) and Alonzo Charity (JoAnn); 3 daughters, Vanessa Charity, Laressa Stanton and Tiffany Campbell; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 aunts, Marjorie Burts and Mary Charity; 4 brothers-in-law, 2 sisters-in-law and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Wanda Jean Charity.

Mr. Harry Charity Jr.

August 28, 1939 - January 25, 2020

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