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Dorothy HARRISON Obituary
The sun rose for Dorothy J. Harrison on March 27, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she was a resident for over 50 years. Dorothy married her
husband, James C. Harrison Jr. in 1947. From this union five children were born; four sons and one daughter. Dorothy
attended West Virginia State College, University of Dayton and Miami University. She was a graduate of the Dayton Art Institute, was a retired teacher form the Jefferson Township Local School District; a very
creative and colorful artist, full of laughter, smiles and a lover of sunflowers. She was preceded in death by her beloved
husband of 68 years James C. Harrison Jr. in 2015, her parents Jessie Lee Hamlett and Helen P. (John L.) Byers, brothers;
Clarence and Robert Hamlett, sister, Martina Moss, son Lance Harrison, daughter Jewel Harrison Christian and grandson, Steven Harrison Jr., cousin Delores Teague and close friend Patti Florence. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory sons
Steven (Pauletta) Harrison of Knoxville, TN, Philip (Phyllis)
Harrison, Keith (Deboria) Harrison, son-in-law Melvin Christian all of Dayton. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends, devoted best friend
Marjorie Heywood Sampson, devoted close friend Reverend Loris Fortson. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3211 Lakeview Avenue, Dayton starting at 10:00 am, followed by a celebration of Dorothy's life at 12:00 noon with Reverend Joe Whitt presiding. Dorothy will be buried in the Dayton National
Cemetery next to her beloved James. Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel entrusted with services. To leave a
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Shantae West
March 10, 2022
I had the privilege of being a students in her art class. The world is so small that I had the opportunity to met her again on a professional platform. It was an honor to share the same space as you and your husband. I pray for peace and comfort for the family.
The Horton Family-Los Angeles, CA
March 6, 2022
Steve, Butch and Keith
You have out deepest sympathy. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to your family at this difficult time.
Clara, Champ and Umar
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