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James Harrison Obituary
LAKE NORMAN -- Mr. Harrison, suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with God and his parents on March 1, 2009. He was a loving son of the late Peter and Margaret Harrison, loving brother to Peter Harrison Jr. of Charlotte and Virginia 'Ginny' Devine of Hickory, and loving uncle to William 'Buddy' and Sarah Devine and Paige and Jordan Harrison.
He was born December 20, 1966, graduated Carson Long Military School in 1985, and served our country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1993. James will be remembered for his love of Lake Norman and his willingness to lend a helping hand. He will be missed more then he would know and more then he would expect.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Landing restaurant in Terrell, NC Friday March 6, between 6 and 8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Harrison
Doug and Sue-Ellen
March 7, 2009
It was far too soon for any of us to have lost such a wonderful friend. James always greeted us with a big smile and an open heart. There are no words to describe the loss to our lake community.
You will be missed.
Ron and Denise Gimon
March 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to James' family. James was a great boater and a great friend....cruising for fun and always willing to lend a hand for whatever reason. He was a landmark on the lake and will be greatly missed by all.
March 6, 2009
It is with great sadness I leave our condolences with James remaining family. I will miss James calls at home to tell me there was a problem on the dock or the evenings we would walk the dock together with the wind howling .James always made sure everyones boats were ok during storms. Yes it's true my friend , you will be missed more than you know....
Kip,Maggie,Abi,Charles,Taylor
March 5, 2009
James will be deeply missed.
Sylvia Holland
March 5, 2009
I haven't seen James in several years and his early death came as a shock. I will remember James as a kind and gentle man who loved being a pyrotechnician, his boat and his boat "buds". I hope his family and friends will find comfort knowing James was loved and that our thoughts and prayers are with them.
ANTONIO AND CRYSTAL GUZMAN
March 5, 2009
My husband had worked with James a Cleanx. He always had nice things to say about him. He was a good worker and a great friend. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Susan Salley
March 5, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting James at The Boat Rack and know of the special bond formed with all the "Boat Rack Buddies". Their love for the water, boating and each other make them all a unique group of caring people. I will continue to keep the family and friends of James in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Robin & Clark Fincher
March 4, 2009
James was a wonderful person and we had just began to know him. He was very helpful and will be a neighbor missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kevin Alderman and Sandy Sherrer
March 4, 2009
All our thoughts to James family...i will miss my great friend and buddy...happy boating in the endless waters...a peice of my heart is always open for all the great times we had...you will be missed forever
TR, Pam & Connor Davis
March 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mickey & Doris Ryan
March 4, 2009
He will be missed by all.Everytime he saw me with a wrench in my hand,he would say
"put it down,I'll do it,you are dangerous
with tools"
Terry & DJ Nolan
March 4, 2009
Family, James was a good friend to me and was a special person to my 13 yr old autistic son Donovan. My son will deeply miss the loving bond they shared. With deepest sympathy,
Steve Butterfield
March 4, 2009
James loved the water, loved boating, he loved the Landing and all his friends. He's in a better place.
Larry and Karen Giddens
March 4, 2009
James was a wonderful friend and will be truly missed. We shared many wonderful times at the Boat Rack. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tom Harrington
March 4, 2009
James was not only a good captain and wonderful helping hand, but also a great friend. Lake Norman's loss will be God's gain. Pleasant Voyages
Brenda Tuttle
March 4, 2009
James was a great person to work with and to have known. Always willing to help and make you smile. He will be missed.
Susan Craig
March 4, 2009
Ginny and Pete: My heart broke when I heard the news about James. He was very special to me and we shared many memories. The one thing I know is that Peg was waiting for him with open arms and I hope that will bring you peace. He will always be a part of all of us who loved him.
lisa hall
March 4, 2009
james will be missed by all of us at the landing.may god bless you all.
Bill & Kathy Carver
March 4, 2009
James was a good friend and would do anything for us. We will miss him and pray for the family. God Bless You in this time.
CLARK BELVIN
March 4, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michelle Johnson
March 4, 2009
James was a wonderful person and a friend to everyone. He will truly be missed, although the memories of James will live forever at the Landing.
Bob Gauthier
March 4, 2009
Our sincere condolences to James's family for their loss. James was a great friend and will be truly missed by us and many others. We can't imagine being around the lake without him there. We are sure if there are waterways in Heaven, James is cruising on them right now. We are proud to have known James and to have been able to call him a friend.
Shbob & Weezie
Jamie & Patsy Egan
March 4, 2009
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
James will be missed by us all.
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