NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Rev. Dr. Marcellus Harris Jr., a prominent former Newport News pastor, passed away at 81. Congressman Bobby Scott responded to the news of his death by saying “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rev. Marcellus Harris Jr. …I send my sincere condolences to Mrs. Harris, Councilman Harris, his family, and all those positively impacted by Rev. Harris’ life’s work.”