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HARRISON, Jr., 76
Royster of Mulberry
AUBURNDALE - W.T. Harrison, Jr. passed away of lung cancer on June 1, 2011, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.
He was born in Perry County Mississippi and moved to Florida in 1949. He lived in Winter Haven and Medulla before moving to Auburndale in 2001. He was retired from Royster of Mulberry and in the last years operated a crane in his own business. He was a member and trustee of Lake Region Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents W.T., Sr. and Lela Mae Harrison, brother Rev. Norman R. Harrison, and granddaughter Autumn Harrison. He is survived by his daughter Renea Hazelbaker of Lakeland, his son Rex Harrison of Auburndale, brothers Charles Harrison of Mt. Olive, Mississippi, B.J. Harrison of Mt. Dora, Florida, sisters Nell Creel of Birmingham, Alabama, Hazelene Chumney of Auburndale, grandchildren, Jordan and Savannah Hazelbaker, Jonathan Harrison, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 11th, at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Region Baptist Church in Winter Haven.
Steele's Family Funeral Services, Winter Haven.
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jonathan Harrison
July 2, 2011
Dad and aunt Renea Im sorry I was just told today. Grandpa was a great man and ill miss him dearly. I love you grandpa
Cassi Harrison
July 2, 2011
Renea and Rex I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I was just told today 7/2/11 that he passed.My Condolences to you and your loved ones
Carla Kirkland-Lambert
June 9, 2011
Renea and Rex, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and pray that God will comfort you today and the days ahead.
Nita Martin
June 9, 2011
JR, your presence will be missed by all who knew you. You have now gone on to meet with all your Clock Restaurant buddies to enjoy your coffee and chit-chatting at Heaven's Finest. My condolences to your family and prayers for their stength and endurance.
Bill & Susan Steele
June 9, 2011
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