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Edward
R. Harrison, Sr. 66 of Willow Street went home to be with the Lord
on Sunday, February 21, 2010. He and his wife, Janice M. Brown
Harrison, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on
February 11th.
Born in
Portsmouth, VA, he the son of the late William and Ruth Davis
Harrison, Sr. Edward was known to many by his nickname "Kiss". An
entrepreneur, he also worked as a therapy aide at the Rockland
Psychiatric Center in Rockland County, NY.
Kiss was a
member of Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster, where he
participated in the Men's Choir, the Kings Group and was a
constant sponsor for youth activities. He formerly belonged to
Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood, NJ, where he served as an
Usher, sang in the Choir and was an Amour Bearer to the Minister.
Edward was a
loving and caring father to all, the best father you could ever
have. He had a great sense of humor.
Surviving in
addition to his wife Janice are 8 children: Valerie of Virginia,
Dexter of North Carolina, Rayford of Virginia, Victor, husband of
Jeanne of Pennsylvania, Lowell of North Carolina, Rock of New
York, Edward, Jr., husband of Rhonda of Willow Street and Eric,
husband of Therma of New Jersey; 18 grandchildren: Matthew,
Christa, Olivia, Traceé, James, husband of Jenny, Ashleé, Sheanine,
wife of Damarias, Natasha, Keonna, Jason "AJ", Brandon, Branisha,
Rayford, Jr., Richard, Richia, Darren, Terrance and Shaquila; 9
great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Danine; and 14 siblings:
Edna, Gloria, Ruth, Mary, Darlene, Maria, Carolyn, Linwood,
Robert, Darius, Gary, Joseph, Vernon and Eugene; and a host of
nieces , nephews and friends. His siblings Etta, Josephine,
Horace, Roosevelt and William preceded Edward in death.
A Viewing
will take place from 9:30 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2010,
at Bright Side Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA
17603. The Funeral will follow at 11 AM at the church with The
Rev. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. and Rev. Michael C. Burton officiating.
Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in Edward's memory to Youth of Bright
Side, PO Box 1544, Lancaster, PA 17608-1544. Arrangements by
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA. To send an
online condolence or for more information please visit
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