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Calvin Harrison Obituary
Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Oliver J. and Mildred Davis Harrison. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed by Union Camp for 15 years. He later retired from Hopewell Paper Co., a business which he established in 1972. Mr. Harrison, a member of the American Legion, enjoyed participating in softball and played on the American Legion ball team. He also enjoyed spending time at his waterfront cabin and fishing. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by two brothers, Oliver Harrison Jr. and Lester Harrison.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darles Robinette Harrison; daughter, Rebecca Kite and husband, Wesley, of Chester; son, J. Alan Carter and wife, Kathy, of Richmond; grandchildren, Wes Kite, Cynthia Carter and Jennifer Carter; great-grandchild, Kierson Kite; sister, Vivian Fike, of Newark, Del.; nephews, Mark Harrison, Gregg Harrison and wife, Judy, and Douglas Fike and wife, Vickie; nieces, Patsy Waller, Pamela Elder and husband, Gilbert, and Paula McDaniel; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews; and many loving friends.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gilbert Elder officiating. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hopewell Emergency Crew, Prince George Emergency Crew, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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December 29, 2009
To Allen an Kathy
Was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Keep the good memories always.
Vikki King an Family
Andrea
December 29, 2009
Darles, You are in my thoughts and prayers
December 29, 2009
Darles, You're in my prayers at this time of grief in the loss of Calvin. Both of you have been through many difficult times together during his long illness.
I'm thinking about you and wish I could be with you.
Love,
Mary
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