James Harrison
Funeral services for James Kelly Harrison, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Harrison died at 11:29 p.m., Saturday, December 27, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born August 14, 1935, at West Plains, Missouri, to John Kelly Harrison and Bernice Workman Harrison. On August 6, 1962, he was married at West Plains, to Charlene Sutton. Mr. Harrison worked as a dental technician and was a veteran, having served with the United States Army National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Mr. Harrison was one of the original bow hunters in the area. He loved music and was the lead for Harrison Band. Mr. Harrison was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Harrison, of the family home; two children, Kelly Burroughs, husband, Blaine, West Plains and Rex Harrison, wife, Stephanie, Pottersville, Missouri; and seven grandchildren, Tiffany, Kristin, Cameron, Sarah, Isaac, Madison and Megan.
His parents, step-father, Carl Ludwig and grandparents precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jodie (Dowd) McKinney
December 29, 2014 @ 2:32 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a parent/loved one and the sadness you are feeling. He was such a good man and he will always be with you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Russell
December 29, 2014 @ 3:36 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sherry & Dennis Russell
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
December 29, 2014 @ 3:39 pm
Kelly, Blaine, Isaac, Sarah, and Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy upon the loss of your Dad/Grandfather, James.
Also, my parents Norris/Ivene Cozort wanted me to extend their deepest sympathy to your Mother, Charlene, and your family upon the loss of James too. We will keep you in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you thru this difficult time and the weeks to come. Isaac, Corby says to tell you that he is sorry about the death of your Grandfather and that he is thinking of you. May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love, Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn/Norris and Ivene Cozort
Lena Yates
December 29, 2014 @ 8:51 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Reinholdt
December 29, 2014 @ 11:54 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
Mike Thompson
December 30, 2014 @ 2:27 pm
Bunny and I are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all!!!
Ronnie & Mary Leroy
December 30, 2014 @ 4:01 pm
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Melinda Rhoads
December 31, 2014 @ 10:16 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family. Melinda
Robert Lee Hays, HMC/FMF/Navy Retired
December 31, 2014 @ 11:18 am
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prays go out to you and to the family. GOD BLESS you always. Semper Fi.
Mike and Dalia Von Allmen and family
January 6, 2015 @ 9:12 pm
Charlene, Kelly, Blaine, Tiffany, Kristin, and Isaac,
So sorry for your loss! Sending love and prayers to you all!