of Mt. Vernon, AR
February 25, 1928 - January 25, 2012
Jesse Cecil "J.C." Harrison, 83, of Mt. Vernon, a member of the Church of Christ, went to be with his heavenly father and savior, January 25, 2012. He was born February 25, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, to the late Cecil and Violet (Rickett) Harrison. He was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and General Motors Technical Institute of Engineering, in Flint, Michigan. He was a carpenter by trade of 64 years and a member of the Chicago Carpenters Union Local 80, for 60 years, where he lived and worked for Kenny Construction on projects such as rebuilding the US Steel Mill, the Dan Ryan Expressway, the Eisenhower Expressway, Chicago O'Hare Airport, the Chicago Skyway, and other projects over a 25 year period. His other accomplishments include the Titan Two missile silos and the Pine Bluff Arsenal. He held an Arkansas Real Estate Brokers license and was a certified MAI appraiser. After retirement he spent time back in Arkansas on his farm where he enjoyed his horses, cattle, hunting and gardening. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Jarvie Lee Harrison.
J.C. is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen (Keathley) Harrison; a son, Ricky Harrison (Ginger) of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Dixie Harrison Sowards of Rose Bud and Donna Harrison (Ray Kelley) of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Adam Harrison of Conway, Joshua Harrison of Searcy, Cliff Harrison (Jenni) of Greenbrier, Jeremy Lasley (Shannon) of Mt. Vernon, Kendra Hadley of Conway and Jessica Harrison of Mt. Vernon; and seven great grandchildren.
J.C. will be remembered and missed by his family and friends for his stern and direct personality and his hard work ethic along with his strive for perfection and lived by the philosophy of his word was his bond.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, in Conway. J.C.'s funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, in Conway. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home-Conway 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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15 Condolence(s)
lisa
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Donna,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. In reading about your father I could not help but notice that you must have received your strong work ethic and honest business dealings from your Dad. What a wonderful legacy. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Lisa Ratliff
Dusti Blood
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Kathleen and family so sorry to hear of JC passing, He will be greatly missed,words don't come easy at a time like this. he has gone to a better place with his Heavenly Father. MY prayers will be with you and the family ,sending all my love to all of you, Dusti
Debra Gilbert
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Miss Kathleen,Donna,Dixie, and Ricky,
So sorry to here of J.C.'s passing, my thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time.
Helen Blood
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Kathleen, Dixie, Ricky ,Donna and graandchildren my heart goes out to all of you, I was deeply sadden to hear of his passing,He will be greatly missed, I loved him very much, however he is gone to a better place and no more suffering, My prayers are with you Kathleen . Love you.Helen
Juan and Miriam Salazar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Donna,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Juan and Miriam Salazar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Donna,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Juan and Miriam Salazar
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Donna,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
James (Jim) Blood
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My thoughts and preyers go out to all the family. The world is not a better place without J.C. His guidence helping hand will be greatly missed. My love to all the family. Sincerly, Jim
James (Jim) Blood
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My thoughts and preyers go out to all the family. The world is not a better place without J.C. His guidence helping hand will be greatly missed. My love to all the family. Sincerly, Jim
Karen D'Angelo
Monday, January 30, 2012
Donna,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you comfort and healing during your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Karen and
The ROW Team at Halff Associates
Ray & Marie Baldwin
Friday, January 27, 2012
Kathleen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Jimmy M. And Debi Hawkins
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the the family. J.C. Will be greatly missed.
Jason, Terrie & Daniel Strain
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Floyd,Kelley,Kolt and Chase Weatherley
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ricky,Ginger, an Jes
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and grandfather! May God be with all of you through this difficult time! Our prayers are with all of you.
Joanna Ott Rankin
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Kathaleen, Donna, Dixie and Ricky, My heart breaks for your loss. I know you will miss him dearly. I also know that Adam will miss him too.I love each and everyone of you and will keep your family in my prayers.