Harold Edward Harrison

Harold Edward Harrison, 83, of Gray, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. A life-long resident of Washington County, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Upon receiving his degree from Bowling Green University, he taught at a military academy and then in the Sullivan County School System, from where he retired.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves a loving legacy with both family and friends as he did so much for others.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer D. and Rose Harrison; a sister, Barbara Sue Culbertson; and two brothers, Clarence Harrison and Kyle Harrison.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Church Harrison; two daughters, Donna Raphael, of Gray, and Deborah Harrison-Wagner and husband Rick, also of Gray; three grandchildren, Tyler Sewell and wife Chauntee, Daniel Wagner, and DeAndra Sewell; a sister, Christine Deakins and husband Ross; sisters-in-law Bonnie Harrison and Nell Harrison; a brother-in-law, Leonard Culbertson; several nieces and nephews; and several special friends, Carl Childress, Jack Carter, and Gordon Zolman.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Garry Eads officiating and military rites by the American Legion Posts 3/265. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. prior to the graveside.

Those desiring to contribute memorial gifts may direct them to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604; or to the charity of one's choice.