Oscar N. Harris facts for kids
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Oscar Harris
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| Mayor of Dunn, North Carolina | |
| In office 2003–2019 |
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| In office 1987–1995 |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 15th district |
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| In office 1999–2003 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel E. Page |
| Succeeded by | John Carrington |
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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 (born November 6, 1939 – died January 28, 2020) was an important American leader. He worked as an accountant and businessman. He also served as a politician, including being a member of the North Carolina Senate.
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Early Life and Education
Oscar Harris was born in Newton Grove, North Carolina. He later went to Campbell University. There, he earned a degree called a Bachelor of Science (BS).
Career and Public Service
Oscar Harris had a long career serving his country and his community.
Military Service
He was a part of the United States Marine Corps. He served from 1958 to 1961. After that, he was in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1961 to 1966.
Political Roles
Harris served as the mayor of Dunn, North Carolina, for many years. His first time as mayor was from 1987 to 1995. He then served again from 2003 to 2019.
He was also a member of the North Carolina Senate. This is a group of lawmakers for the state of North Carolina. He served in the Senate from 1998 to 2002. Harris was a member of the Democratic Party.
Business and Other Work
Besides his political roles, Oscar Harris was a successful businessman. He ran his own accounting firm in Dunn. This firm later joined with another company in 2017. He also helped Governor Bev Perdue by being her campaign treasurer.
Personal Life
Oscar Harris was married and had two children. He passed away at his home on January 28, 2020. He was 80 years old.
