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Robert Harrison Obituary

LOWELL - Robert "Bob" Alexander Harrison Sr., 96, died peacefully on Dec. 26, 2012, at the Heartfields Assisted Living in Cary, NC.

He was a native of Lowell and the son of the late John W. and Jennie Lineberger Harrison.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Lowell with the Rev. Robert F. Hinman officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Lowell.
Interment will be private.

Bob was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Lowell serving as an Elder, Deacon and church treasurer for 31 years. He used his wood-working hobby to make crosses for all baptized members of the Presbyterian Church of Lowell. Mr. Harrison served with the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Lowell Lions Club for 45 years and served on the town board for several years.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert A. Harrison Jr. and wife Harlanette of Apex, NC, Scott C. Harrison and wife Janet of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren, Anna H. Ayscue and husband Zach of Henderson, NC, Cameron Harrison of Apex, NC, Jennifer Harrison and Beth Harrison of Colorado Springs, Colo.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nell Carpenter Harrison, sisters, Edith Barnhill, Elizabeth Helton, Katherine Webb and brother, John Harrison.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Lowell, Men's Project Fund, P.O. Box 518 Lowell, N.C. 28098.

Condolences may be sent on line to www.mcleanfuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Harrison family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Dec. 28, 2012.
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Many blessings to you all. Bob and Nell were my favorite Great Aunt and Uncle. Rest in peace!

Scott Carpenter

January 11, 2013

Bob and Scott, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Mom and I will miss your dad. Mike Harrison

January 1, 2013

Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Your dad must have enjoyed life to the
fullest with all those years.
God bless him and you. Dave Shonk

December 31, 2012

We are all so sorry for your loss Bob. Mr. Harrison was a wonderful man as evidenced by his fine sons. You will miss him - as we all will!

Martin and Linda Thomas

December 30, 2012

Sending heartfelt prayers of sympathy to each of you! I have so many fond memories of Bob (and your family) from childhood, and know Bob impacted on my Dad's (Bill Harrison) life in such a positive way. May God bless you with peace and comfort. Love, Patsy

Patsy Bickford

December 29, 2012

I AMSOSORRY TO HEAR OF BOB PASSING HE WAS A SWEET PERSON ALLOFYOU AREIN OUR PRAYED GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU

MARGARET HARWELL

December 28, 2012

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