Obituaries
Edward R. Harrison
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 SnyderFuneralHome.com
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To the Family of Brother Edward R. Harrison,
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work for their good deeds follow them!”
On behalf of the New Testament Church family, we extend our sincere condolences to you on the passing your loved one. Losing a loved one is never easy; yet the Lord has promised comfort to all those who mourn. It is through His infallible word that we offer you love, comfort, and support during your bereavement. For we know that when this earthly tent that we live in, called the body, has expired from life, we will have another house- a better and eternal house located in a never ending city called Heaven. It is in that place that God has promised to give His children new bodies that won’t tire out, new minds that won’t succumb to memory deficiencies, new eyes that never grow dim and because of these promises, we are able to maintain confidence in Him – knowing that to be absent from this mortal body is to be present with the Lord. Today, we celebrate because we know what happens to believers who have passed and thus we do not grieve as those who have no hope. For our hope is in the promises of the all knowing, all powerful, and never changing God.
Please know that New Testament is here for you today and in the days to come to offer encouragement and support to you during your time of bereavement. Please do not hesitate to call upon us. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Then the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will be with you and will keep you in times like these.
Sharing the Love of Christ!
I Remain Amazed by HIS Grace
Pastor Jerome L. Williams
Executive Pastor Shajuan E. Williams
And the New Testament Church Family
Dearest Godmother Janice and Family ~
I was so saddened by the news of Godfather’s passing. Please know that you are in my prayers. I love you and I pray that God will continue to provide you all with strength and comfort.
Mom and Dad are in SC now and send their condolences and prayers too.
Love Always,
Ida Marks and The Daniels Family (Tim and Mary)
TO THE WIFE OF MR. HARISON ,YOU HAVE OUR CONDOLENCES WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ,WE WILL ALWAY LOVE YOU,
BRO.TIM AND SIS. MARY DANIELS
