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 45 ^th wedding anniversary on February 11 ^th .

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 SnyderFuneralHome.com