André Harris Proctor, 56 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 2, 2013. On November 2, 1956, André was born to the belated Blanche Bernice "Sis" and Thomas Leo Proctor in Washington, DC. André was the 10th of 12 kids.

He grew up in Oxon Hill and was educated in the Prince George's County School System. In 1974, he graduated from Crossland High School. A year later he married his high school love, Belinda Caroline and was blessed with twin boys, Andre Marquelle and Harris Linnielle; seven years later, a daughter, Rhosheeda Aundreya. All three children held a piece of his name and this was not just a coincidence; his wife and children were his world. In 1986, he moved his family to St. Mary's County, where they called home.

André was always known as a hard worker. He performed electrical work at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) and also on the side for friends and family. He loved to work in his garden and go fishing and crabbing with his family. André loved his coffee from 7-11 and Wawa. The kids in the family and neighborhood loved to jump on the back of his truck to tag along. When they returned, everyone would have a slurpee and chips or candy. This "tradition" continued with his grandchildren.

In May 2005, after 29 years, André retired from WSSC. He spent the first couple of years of retirement gardening, fishing and taking care of his grandchildren. In 2008, André became ill and even through his sickness, he continued to make sure that his grandchildren were well taken care of. No matter the situation, André was always there to lend a helping hand.

André is preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Bernice "Sis" Proctor; father, Thomas Leo Proctor and brother, David Proctor.

André Harris Proctor leaves to mourn his wife, Belinda; two sons, Andre and Harris; daughter, Rhosheeda; four brothers, Thomas Jr.(Corny), Michael, Avery and Timothy Proctor; six sisters, Sharon Harley, Wanona (Pat) Harley, Cynthia Newman, Felicia Proctor, Marketa (Keesie) Thompson and Sarita Smith. He has nine grandchildren and one on the way, Aiyonna, Tierra, Tamara, Monique, Joshua, Adrianna, Devin, Amira and Destiny. He also leaves a host of brothers and sisters -in-law, nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD on Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, August 9, 2013, viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.