Harrison obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Harrison, Alton, III 8 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Harrison, Benjamin D., Sr 16 Apr 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Bobbie Rue Jean 29 Sep 2000 Oct 2000 Don Johnson Harrison, Bunea F. 8 Jul 2005 Jul 2005 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Cecelia Crook 12 Jan 2007 Jan 2007 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Charles 12 Oct 1951 Nov 2006 Carol/Jerry Nelson Harrison, Christine Leonard 4 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Christopher 6 May 2001 May 2001 Don Johnson Harrison, David Wayne 29 Apr 2000 Apr 2000 Don Johnson Harrison, Freddie 1 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Henry Frank 5 Sep 2012 Sep 2012 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Herbert 8 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Harrison, Kathryn Brooks 9 Jul 2010 Jul 2010 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Linda Diane 25 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson Harrison, Marlee Brooke 7 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Harrison, Nathaniel, Sr. 17 Mar 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Odessa 18 Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Jerry Nelson Harrison, Renita 3 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Harrison, Theodore 29 Aug 2000 Sep 2000 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 6/08/2001 HARRISON, ALTON, III PASADENA, Calif. - Alton Harrison III, 33, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at St. Lukes Medical Center, Pasadena, Calif. He was a native of New Orleans. He is survived by three sisters, Brenda Harrison of Independence, Melinda Johnson of New Orleans and Chantell Pound of Kenner; one brother, Bryant Harrison of New Orleans; his mother, Helen Harrison of Independence; and his father, Alton Harrison Jr. of Independence. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Inez Allen Vick and Spencer Allen and Alliston and Channie Harrison. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11 at Harris Chapel AME Zion Church. The Rev. Vera Roscoe will conduct the service, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/16/2008 HARRISON, BENJAMIN D., SR. "BENNY" Benjamin D. "Benny" Harrison Sr. was 68 years old, and a resident of Ponchatoula. He passed away in North Oaks Medical Center on April 14, 2008. He was born September 6, 1939 in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Dorothy Navo Harrison, and his sister, Loraine Pentas. Surviving are his wife of 44 years Linda Erwin Harrison; daughter, Danielle Harrison; son and daughter-in-law, Ben Harrison, Jr. and Tiffaney Harrison; son and daughter-in-law, Gordon Harrison and Christy Harrison; eight grandchildren, Jenna Harrison, Ranzie Campbell, Seth Harrison, Landon Armand, Trace Harrison, Christian Harrison, Jareth Waguespack, and Rayna Thompson; 3 sisters, Lois Hoover, Mary Ann Waguespack, and Betty Cutrera; 2 brothers, James Harrison, Jr. and Paul Harrison. Mr. Harrison was employed by the Department of Transportation for 36 years. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather, but most of all he loved the Lord and lived his Christian Faith. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Harry McKneely & Son in Poncha-toula from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., and after 8 a.m. on Friday til 9:30 a.m. A 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, April 18, 2008 celebrated by Fr. John Sims, O.P. Interment to follow in Arnold Cemetery. An on line guestbook is available at www.harrymckneely. com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 9/29/2000 HARRISON, BOBBIE RUE JEAN Bobbie Rue Jean Harrison, infant, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. Survivors include her mother, Sheila Harrison; grandmother, Bobbie Harrison; three sisters, Porsha, Jessica and Jomurrin Harrison; four brothers, Marvin, Christopher and Jamarone Harrison and Brandon Cooper, all of Hammond.A brother, Ronald Renae Harrison, preceded her in death. The Rev. Charles Chapman will conduct the funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, and burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/8/2005 HARRISON, BUNEA F. A retired schoolteacher from the Tangipahoa Parish school system, she departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2005, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 82 and a native of Amite. Visitation at Richardson Funeral Home, 501 N.W. Central Ave., Amite, on Friday, July 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting on Saturday at Little Bethel Baptist Church, 210 W. Palmetto St., Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by Pastor Frank A. Davis. Interment in Butler Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Chrystal Harrison; daughter and son-in-law, Fenestia Harrison Griffin and Shedrick Griffin; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister, brother and a host of other relatives and friends. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/12/2007 HARRISON, CECELIA CROOK A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Amite, she died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 89. Visiting at Camphor United Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Darlene A. Moore, pastor. Memorial service at the church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., conducted by P.B.S. Pinchback Temple 1107. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her two daughters, Jeanette LaPearl Harrison and Debra Anna Harrison Martin, both of Baton Rouge; two sons, Cheles Price Harrison Jr. of Baton Rouge and Gregory Wayne Harrison and wife Sarah Scott Harrison of Landenberg, Pa.; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Cheles Price Harrison Sr.; her parents, all seven siblings, and a grandson, Theron Andre Washington. She served as a dutiful member of the Senior Usher Board for 54 years and was a life member and charter member of the P.B.S. Pinchback Temple 1107. Winnfield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 10/12/1951 HARRISON, CHARLES Services for Charles Harrison, 43, who died Tuesday, were held Wednesday from the family home; interment was in Arnold Cemetery. He was born and reared in Hammond and for years worked at the mill of his grandfather, Barney Arnold. He is survived by his third wife, the former Marie Weatherford; one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Denham by his first marriage; and one son, Eddie Harrison, by his second marriage. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 6/4/2004 HARRISON, CHRISTINE LEONARD Amite -- Christine Leonard Harrison, 81 died Friday, May 28, 2004, at Tangi Pines Nursing Center, Amite. Survivors include five sons, Bernard Harrison of Baltimore, Willie Harrison and Governor Harrison Jr., both of Amite, Monroe Harrison of St. Martin, Calif., and Bobby Harrison of Hammond; six daughters, Dorothy Harrison and Evon Baham, both of Houston, Melinda Harrison of Baton Rouge, Ella Dixon of Hammond, Mary Lee Brooks of Ocala, Fla., and Alma H. Richard of Amite; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grand- children. Her husband, Governor Harrison; her parents, Foreman McCoy and Mary Muse; two brothers, one daughter, Leah Sopsher; and three grand- children, preceded her in death. Visitation will be tonight at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday at at Gordon-Richardson Temple of Deliverance COGIC, Amite, at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Big Zion Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 5/06/2001 HARRISON, CHRISTOPHER INDEPENDENCE - Christopher Harrison, 5, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, in an automobile accident. He was a student at Independence Elementary School. He is survived by his mother, Linda Harrison, Independence; two sisters, Latyra and Ebony Harrison, both of Independence; grandparents, Katie and William Harrison Sr., Independence; and his great-grandmother, Doris Holiday, Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Joseph Holiday Sr.; his great-grandmother, Lurener Harrison; and his great- grandfather, Otis Harrison. Visitation will be Monday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. Isaac Williams will conduct the funeral at 11, and burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/29/2000 HARRISON, DAVID WAYNE An automobile mechanic and heavy equipment operator, he died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his home in Tickfaw. He was 38 and a native of Tickfaw. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. W.J. Holland. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Pamela Bravata Harrison, Tickfaw; two sons, David Wayne Harrison Jr. and Joshua Wayne Harrison, both of Tickfaw; two daughters, Brittany Diane Harrison and Kayla Elizabeth Harrison, both of Tickfaw; mother, Mary Bowman Harrison, New Mexico; a brother, Malcolm F. Harrison, Tickfaw; and a sister, Nancy Brescher, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his father, Autry E. Harrison; and a sister, Carla M. Lala. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/1/2006 HARRISON, FREDDIE Freddie "Polly" Harrison, 77, a native and resident of Amite, died October 25, 2006. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ard Chapel AME Zion Church. The Rev. Robert Morgan will officiate and the Rev. Kenneth York will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Big Zion Cemetery, Roseland. Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae G. Harrison; son, Samuel L. Harrison, Amite; daughter, Charlene R. Harrison, Amite; two sisters, Janice Craig Owens of Amite and Leona Harris, Houston; three brothers, Len Williams, Amite, Rev. Nathaniel Williams, Houston, and James Williams of Sacramento, Calif.; and three grandchildren; one godson, Jovantae Wheat, Amite; one son-in-law, Emile Square of Amite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvira Leonard and Percy Harrison; grandparents, London and Nellie Leonard; and four grandchildren. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/5/2012 HARRISON, HENRY FRANK Henry Frank Harrison, 83 years old, a lifelong resident of Hammond, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1929, in Hammond. Mr. Harrison served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Harrison was the previous owner of Punkin Park Campground, Amite Broadcasting, Harrison-Stewart Cottages, and Harrison Gun Store. He was the past Grand Knight of Council #2952 and served with the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Underwood Harrison; son, Terry LeRoy Stewart; daughter & son- in-law, Kay and Buckley Maurin; 4 grandchildren, Meghan Eloise Stewart, Mayson Adam Stewart, Darby Katherine Maurin and Harrison Buckley Maurin; 2 brothers, Jack Harrison and wife Phyllis and Clayburn Harrison; sister, Dolly Marie Carlton Berg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolly Guillory and Frank Harrison; 1st wife, Elosie Bollinger Harrison; 2 brothers, Robert Harrison, Sr. and Shelby Harrison. Friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond, Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in the church. Interment will follow in the Arnold Cemetery in Hammond. The family would like to thank North Oaks Medical Center and the staff in the ICU for their support and care. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 3/08/2002 HARRISON, HERBERT INDEPENDENCE - Herbert Harrison, 83, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Independence. He is survived by seven sons, Otis and Jewel Harrison, both of Orlando, Fla., Lionel Harrison of Hammond, Herbert Harrison Jr. of Fluker, Roger, Arther and Steve Harrison, all of and Vedora Parker of Baton Rouge; one sister, Ethel Carter of Independence; and one brother, Jessie Harris of Independence; 53 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Harrison; his parents, Gilbert and Ella Harrison; two sons, Bobby Earl and Anthony Harrison; and five sisters and eight brothers. Visitation will be today at Harris Chapel Church, Independence, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Frances Williams will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/9/2010 HARRISON, KATHRYN BROOKS Kathryn Brooks Harrison, 83, of Amite, LA. passed on July 1, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center. Visitation will be on Friday, July 9th from 5pm to 8pm at Richardson Funeral Home in Amite. The funeral will be at Little Bethel Baptist Church in Amite on Saturday at 10am. Burial will be at Old ButlerŐs Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Lawrence Harrison Sr.; her parents, Johnny and Daisy Brooks; and her two brothers, Alphonse and Johnny Brooks, Jr. Those Who Will Miss Her Dearly are: her five children, Linda J. Harrison, Oscar L. Harrison, Lawrence Harrison Jr., Patricia Collins, and Sandra Harrison; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grand- children and a large host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/25/2000 HARRISON, LINDA DIANE ARCOLA - Linda Diane Harrison, 52, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was a native of Amite.Survivors include two sons, Mitchell L. and Tariano Harrison; daughter, Renita Harrison, all of Roseland; six sisters, Ida Muse and Martha Perry, Roseland, Rebecca Nixon and Mary Harvey, New Orleans, Elsia Edwards and Beverly Muse, Amite; four brothers, Peter Jr., Emmitt, William Sherman and Daniel Muse Sr., all of Amite; and three grandchildren.Her parents, Peter Sr. and Carlee Foster Muse; one son and 16 siblings, preceded her in death.Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, tonight from 5 to 8. Daniel Muse Sr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at Greater Community COGIC, Bennett Road, and burial will be in Butler Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 12/07/2000 HARRISON, MARLEE BROOKE MT. HERMON - Marlee Brooke Harrison, 7, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at Tulane Medical Center.Survivors include her parents, Mark and Dana Gill Harrison ; two brothers, Andrew Gill and Luke Elliott Harrison, all of Mt. Hermon; grandparents, Paul and Doris Harrison, Amite; Daniel and Mary Lou Gill, Mt. Hermon; great-grandparents, Voncil McLaughlin, Ponchatoula, and Lendorse Terrell, Pine. Duane Ball, Don Jacob, Joe Lott, Clyde Cooper and Brent King conducted the funeral Tuesday at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, and burial was in Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/17/2011 HARRISON, NATHANIEL, SR. "POPS" A retired U.S. Postal Service employee and a nightclub owner, he died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at his home in Belle Rose. He was 91, a native of Amite and a former resident of New Orleans. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, on Friday, March 18, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Kaleb Adams. Interment in Restlawn Cemetery, La. 90, Avondale. He is survived by a daughter, Z. Cecilia Charles-Cunningham; and five sons, Aaron, Garry, Alexander, Luke and Robert Harrison. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Harrison; a son, Nathaniel Harrison Jr.; his parents, two brothers and two sisters. To sign the guestbook or offer condolences, please visit www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 12/18/2009 HARRISON, ODESSA Odessa Harrison, 90, a resident of Natalbany, La., died Dec. 11, 2009, in Natalbany, La. Visitation will be at Mt. Kingdom Baptist Church, Natalbany, La., on Dec. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. The funeral will be held at Mt. Kingdom Baptist Church, Natalbany, La., on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Blount will conduct the service. Interment will be held at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Odessa was preceded in death by her mother and father, Laura Williams and Edward Levy, her two sisters, Edna Magee and Erma Green, her two daughters, Rosa Neal and Charlean Harrison. She leaves to cherish her memories her three devoted sons, Charlie Harrison, Jr. (Debbie), Edward Harrison, Sr. (Lawanda), Mitchell Arnold (Amy); her eight loving daughters, Louise Rudison Mimms (Ronnie), Dorris Luckett (the late Thomas Luckett), Edna Knight (Howard), Christine Sheffield, Bobbie J. Harrison, Bobbie R. McGee (Lee), Jessie M. Franklin (Mike), and Dorothy Braggs (Watt); her 41 grand-children, 89 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 6/03/2001 HARRISON, RENITA AMITE - Renita Harrison, 26, died Wednesday, May 29, 2001, at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Diana Harrison of Roseland; two sisters, Emma Williams and Renea Watson, both of Velma; two brothers, Mitchell Harrison of Amite and Tariano Harrison of Roseland; and her father, Walter Harrison of Amite. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Harrison; her grandparents and a brother. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Daniel Muse Sr. will conduct the funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Greater Community COGIC, Bennett Road in Amite. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 8/29/2000 HARRISON, THEODORE Theodore Harrison, 76, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at his home. He was a native of Velma. Survivors include his wife, Wessie Harrison; five sons, Theodore Jr., and Robert Harrison, McKinny, Texas; Frank Harrison Sr., Independence, John Harrison, Magnolia, Miss., Ronnie Harrison, Arlington, Texas; five daughters, Dorothy Harrison, Allen, Texas, Osia Brown, Frisco, Texas, Mary Robinson and Annie Richardson, Magnolia, Shirley Perry, McKinny; two sisters, Deloris Diggs, Velma, Christine Harrison, Hammond. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 at Bickham Chapel AME Zion Church. The Rev. Ernest Peters Sr. will conduct the funeral at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., and burial will be in New Butler Cemetery, Amite. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/harrison.txt