John Howard Harrison, Jr., of Millersville, formerly of Chesapeake City, MD passed away peacefully on March 28, 2013 in his residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Loris (Heiss) Harrison of Millersville, to whom he was married 52 years.  He was the son of Frances Eva (Heiber) Harrison of MD and the late John Howard Harrison, Sr.

John was an Army veteran, serving as a military policeman.  He attended the University of Delaware, Penn State, and F&M.

His vocation was sales, but his avocation was farming.  He received the 1974 Maryland Corn Yield Championship and served on many agricultural and business boards in Cecil and Baltimore Counties.

He, along with his wife, were also real estate agents for a number of years with Hogan, Gateway, and Remax of Lancaster.

John's ethics of hard work, integrity, and faith were part of his every day routine, along with his ability to tell great stories and a wonderful sense of humor.

For a time in his life he was a shepherd, as sheep were his favorite animals.  He lived Psalm 23, "the Lord is my shepherd", and knew that sheep needed a leader to care for them as Christ had done for him.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children:  Kelly Feil and her husband J.C. of Bozman, MD; Mindy Aument and her husband Keith of Manheim; and Randall Harrison and his wife Jean of Elizabethtown; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Tess Aument.

It was John's request that no viewing or services be held.  Instead, take time to go outside with your family and enjoy God's creation in the same manner he did.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that in John's memory you reach out to a military family, elderly person, neighbor or stranger who may need your help and support.

To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory717-872-5041.