Moses Harrison Obituary

Moses Harrison, 81, of Caseyville, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Apr. 26, 2013.

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My deepest condolences. I knew Judge Harrison in 1976 when I returned to my hometown of Edwardsville to practice law. I respected him for his high degree of integrity, fairness, and respect for everyone who appeared in front of him. I am sorry for your loss.

Dale Bode

May 1, 2013

Sharon, Clarence, and family,
So sorry for your loss. My mother, Carol, always had such great things to say about the Harrison Family. He will be dearly missed that I am certain. May all the happy memories soon replace the sorrow that you feel in your hearts.

Carla (Gassmann) Gain

April 30, 2013

My sincere condolences to Justice Harrison's family. He was a giant in Illinois' legal community. As an appellate lawyer, I argued many death penalty cases before the Illinois Supreme Court during his tenure on the court. In being among the first jurists in Illinois to recognize and speak out about the flaws and injustices inherent in our capital punishment process, Justice Harrison was a prophet and a statesman.

Jewish law says, "whoever destroys a soul, it is considered as if he destroyed an entire world, and whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world." Justice Harrison saved the entire world. His wisdom and humanity will be sorely missed.

Charles Hoffman

April 30, 2013

Our hearts are saddened by the passing of this fine human being, outstanding Judge, and dear friend to us and to so many. Judge Harrison was in his daily life and profession what so many of us hope to be: compassionate and fair to all, kind and spiritual, defender of the least fortunate and a true friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, Clarence and family. He will be missed by all who knew him and the state of Illinois has lost a great Champion for all of us. Sincerely, The Zaganelli Family of Collinsville

Mari Louise Wilmering(Zaganelli)

April 30, 2013

Sharon and family, Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your dear Moses. Our families have been blessed with the friendships of all of you--you and my sister June for many years, my Shelly and Luke were friends years ago, my Tammy served with young Moses in the courts, and my father who was some 20 years older than your Moses, thought he was the best thing that ever happened to Madison County! He had time for everyone--truly a respected and loved gentleman! God be with you all with His comfort and peace. Sandy Marmon Bopp

April 30, 2013

Judge Harrison, you were a great man and great judge. I spent many years around you and in your courtroom and you always dealt with people fairly and were a perfect gentleman. You will be sorely missed by many.

Robert Hertz

April 30, 2013

Your son is your legacy and will exemplify your judicial wisdom. My condolences to a judge with compassion. Robert Luken Alton.

April 30, 2013

Judge Moses was one of the finest men we have ever known, a true gentleman who will be missed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Tony and Mary Anne Sansone

Tony Sansone

April 29, 2013

To Sharon, Clarence and family, please acept my condolences at this time for a wonderful man; he was in large part reesponsible for my going to work for Ray Freeark and I will always remember his warm and kind demeanor...jim mendillo

April 29, 2013

My thoughts/prayers to your entire family
with love and sympathy in loss of a great
man.

josephine davi Beckman

April 26, 2013

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