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John Harrison Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. John David Harrison, 7979 Martin Luther King Drive, Spring Grove, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Lilly of the Valley Apostolic Church, Waverly, with Suffragan Bishop Marvin Drew, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Church of All Nations Cemetery, Waverly. Mr. Harrison may be viewed from 1 to 8 p.m. at Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly.

He is survived by his loving wife, Emma Harrison; five children; mother who raised him, Cora W. Harrison; nine grandchildren; brothers; sisters; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2010.

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Patricia Parson-Stoker

January 9, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 9, 2010

My prayers are with you and the Harrison family.



Jacuqelyn P Smith

January 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Pierce

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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