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HARRISON, Eugene
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Eugene Harrison was born on December 23, 1938 to Lela Mae Thornton and Eddie James Harrison. Eugene had eight siblings whom he loved dearly. At an early age, he worked in the cane fields in Lake Harbor and followed the migrant stream from Florida to New Jersey and New York picking beans, peaches, and apples, pulling onions and corn, and packing tomatoes. After he graduated from Lake Shore High School, he served in the United States Army for four years. Within twenty-two months of joining the service, he obtained a rank of Sergeant and served in Germany as a member of the military police. In 1963, Eugene met and married the love of his life, Josephine Williamson. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Building and Construction from Tennessee State University, a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling and Certification in Administration and Supervision from FAU. Eugene pursued a 41 year career in his true calling - education. He worked in the classrooms of Lake Shore High School and the administrative offices of Broward County's migrant education program. Ultimately, he retired as an Assistant Principal at Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale in 2008. Eugene positively impacted his community through his church, Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he served as a member of the trustee board and taught the adult Sunday school class. He also served the community through Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. by raising scholarship money for students and facilitating other outreach activities within the community. He is survived by Josephine Williamson Harrison, his loving wife of almost 50 years whom he considered his "good and perfect gift" in life; his three children: Attorney Malcolm Eugene Harrison, Michelle Harrison Williams (married to Edward Williams), and Attorney Mark Eric Harrison (married to Dr. Kathleen McDavid Harrison); and four granddaughters, Graysen and Rian Williams and Audra and Sloan Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County. The wake will be held at Payne Chapel, 801 9th Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, on May 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will also be held at Payne Chapel on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:30 PM. Interment to follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens.
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Malcon siento mucho lo de tu padre pero se que Dios te dara la Fortaleza necesaria para afrontar esta dificil prueba. Estare orando por ti para que te sientas mejor.
Olga Mayor
May 27, 2013
Malcolm and the Harrison family - I wish I could've spent more time w/Mr. Harrison, however in my culture Mr. Harrison has become immortal. The things that he's shared, and the people that he's influenced have done so much to make the world a better and safer place. I myself recently used something that he shared with Malcolm, who in turn shared it with me.
Mr. Harrison helped one person, who in turn has helped many more.
What more can we ask of human beings?
Que Dios los bendiga, y los quiero mucho!
Nelson J. Zambrano
Nelson Zambrano
May 9, 2013
My Dear Josephine & Family,
It's hard to understand why our love ones are taken away from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. My heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Your classmate,
Arther Mae
Arther Mae Pertee-Starke
May 9, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Marie Simpson Raphael
May 7, 2013
My prayers go out to the entire Harrison family. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Harrison at Dillard HS. He was a gentle giant. He will be missed.
Barbara Henry
May 5, 2013
Oh Dear Malcolm - I am heartbroken for you....such an incredible loss. I a so very sorry.
Warm thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Linda Flower
May 3, 2013
Another star has been call to heaven by our master,our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! To the family I send my thought and prayer to you from the glades. I'm one of those that was touch by your family member Mr.E.Harrison which gave me guidience in my lifes direction. Thanks may God be with you all.
Lener Downing
May 3, 2013
My condolences to the entire family. What amazing contributions he made -- family, church, education, and much more -- and what an accomplished man. Peace to all the family at this difficult time.
Margaret McDavid
May 3, 2013
Malcolm, please know I am sending prayers your way for you and your family. May God comfort each and every one of you during such a sad time in your lives .
Theresa Purvis-Mckinny
May 3, 2013
I did not know Mr. Harrison. Josephine and I have been friends for about a year. Josephine you are an example of what women can and should do in a time such as this. God Bless you and your family.
Barbara Charles
May 3, 2013
To the entire Harrison family,
Though I met you all just briefly last Thanksgiving, there was nothing more evident than the profound love Eugene felt for each of you, and you for him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Drew Wright
May 3, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ursula Jackson
May 2, 2013
May God give you Peace and strength.
Rev. Sylvia Sharps
May 2, 2013
I did not know Mr. Harrison, but I did know Josephine. His family should be proud of their husband and daddy. He acheived a lot in his life. Rest in peace Eugene Harrison. Your legacy is your loving family.
Frances Dufresne
May 2, 2013
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