of Harrison, AR

July 9, 1939 - December 24, 2020

Paul Max Foresee, age 81, of Harrison, passed peacefully and entered into glory on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born July 9, 1939, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

Paul was an accomplished carpenter all of his life. He built many strip malls, hotels, and homes over the years and was well known for his workmanship. He was the foreman for the original Walmart #2 store here in Harrison. In his later years, he worked for Lloyd Monday who was like a brother to him. Paul also dedicated one year of his time to help build the 1st Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR. In fact, he continued to work up to his battle with Covid. Many, half his age, were amazed that he could work circles around them and respected him.

Paul leaves behind his wife, Oda Foresee, three sisters: Janell Handcock, Maggie, and David Griese, and DeAnna & Roger Kay; two daughters: Jo Duarte and Starlee & Don Contraras four step-daughters: Judy (Hall) and Jerry Mefford, Deborah Foresee, Donna and Bill Jackson and Cleo Recoy, one son: Mark Foresee and two step-sons: Terry and Sandy Passmore and David and Becca Kroamer. He also left behind 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren plus a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.

The family would like to thank NARMC ICU nurses and doctors. We could not have asked for a better, caring, loving team to take care of Paul.


A Celebration of Life will be held in the early spring which will be announced at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com