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1959
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2013
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Rick Norman
September 7, 2025
Brother bill....knowing you makes my life complete....you were always great to be around, and many of our adventures will never be forgotten....Rest In Peace......
Debra White
September 7, 2021
I miss you every day Bill. You are the best brother that any one could ever have. I love you so much.
Becky Hills
December 21, 2013
My heart breaks for your parents and family. You were definitely a good son, brother, and father. So sorry to have received my Christmas card this year from your parents with the sad news of your passing. I know you were a good man, you always put your family first. RIP Bill
Michael Alexander
December 3, 2013
Hey dad I just wanted to say how much I love you. I cant start to explain how difficult it is not to just pick the phone up and call you to talk and see how everything is going. I, among with family and friends will and have missed you deeply since you been gone. Im glad we had the chance to become closer as I lived with you before I moved off for work. One of my fondest memories of us, is riding our Harleys together. I will ride away as you watch over me until we reunite again. I know your in a great place right now and cant wait to see you again.
PS: I will come visit and talk with you when im in town
Love,Bub
Candice Alexander
December 3, 2013
Daddy,
I have been thinking of you so much the last couple of days. Thanksgiving was not the same this year.. No phone call to say happy thanksgiving, or getting to see your smiling face... Just to spend the holidays with you. I am not looking forward to Christmas without you here it's just not going to be the same. I miss you each and everyday.. I try to make the best of everything but all I seem to do is think of you. There are not enough words in this world that can explain how empty my heart is with out my daddy here. I just think everything is a dream and you are going to walk through the door of the house and say "hey sister girl" I love you and miss you so much daddy.. I know bubba does too...
Fitz
October 1, 2013
Bill, Family & Friends
I met Bill years ago through his sister Debra. Debra and I have been really close for more years I think I care to remember. But we have had some laughs now. Debra has put me up to pulling some really funny things/tricks on the Harrison clan. I have been Santa at her house, raised all kinds of heck with the family and friends who came to see Santa. I gave a Texas Rangers Baseball to one young fella who thought it was the best thing he ever got from Santa. But the one funny trick she (Debra) and I pulled on the Harrison bunch was in 2001 for thanksgiving.
Everyone was there just like in past years, food fit for Kings and Queens. NO ONE went home hungry that day I tell you....
So the trick, I came over during Thanksgiving dinner just when everyone had their plates full and having a great time. I stopped by to pay a visit (so they thought). Momma Harrison asked if I was hungry and Papa Harrison said here sit down and eat, momma get him a plate, he said. So while I was eating, Bill came over and asked how everything was, how's the family, etc. I said well to be honest Bill things aren't so good, I lost my job, I can't pay my bills and we haven't eaten anything but hot dogs and peanut butter for the last week. Bill's mouth dropped open and said well we have to fix that. I said no, I think everything will work out. He went back to his dinner and I finished eating. The whole time Debra is waiting for the shoe to drop. I started to leave after saying my goodbyes and telling Mrs. and Mr. Harrison thank you. Bill walks up and said you need to take some food home with you for your family. No, I couldn't do that I said. Bill stands in front of the door and will not let me leave. He said you call your family and have them come over here to eat, I insist he says. Bill has his arms spread across the door by this time and I can't leave. SO,, I finally said ok, ok, I'll call them but this is really embarrassing. He said call them or I'll have Debra do it. I said let me out to go call them.... well as soon as Bill let me out the door, much to his and everyone's surprise I had a car full of my friends waiting for the signal.. I whistled real loud and said, HEY EVERYBODY COME ON OUT, THEY SAID WE COULD EAT ALL THEIR FOOD. Bill's eyes at this time are as big as dinner plates, wondering what's going on. All my friends come running in the house, one of them took a plate of food from Bills kids or someone and said you going to eat that,,, no? ok I will. Debra by this time is jumping up and down about to wet her self AGAIN (again, that's another story). Momma and Papa Harrison are looking at each other like, WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
I finally told everyone it was Debra who put me up to it and I just hated to eat all that food, but man OH man was it good. Oh yeah let's not forget Dwight, he looks like someone ran over him with a truck with that shocked look on his face.
Bill, my friend, you will be missed. My heart to the family. Love Fitz.
September 23, 2013
Billy Boy- been thinking of you all the time.You were the best at living life.Your quick wit always kept me laughing.I have learned sisters are very special and seeing her miss you helps me understand what loving someone unconditional means.We love you very much and ajusting to you being gone will be hard for all. Wants will never be, when the past is all we see. Love You Ron Jon
Good ole days.. Love you daddy
Candice Alexander
September 21, 2013
Daddy,
There is not a day that goes by that I am not doing something that reminds me of you. I miss you so much and I know so many other people do as well. You've taught bubba and I so much growing up. You are the best man and dad anyone could of ever asked for, you went above and beyond to take care of us, and at times would take care of us first before yourself. I love you more than anything in this world. It's only been little over a week. I have my good days and I have days like today where the tears just flow after reading all the wonderful things everyone has to say. I Miss you so much and I know your watching over bub n I but some days I just want you to be here, so I can just talk to you one more time. I know your Riding, and smiling, up their watching us from above to see what else we come up with next. Love you daddy-o sooooo much. Bubba will be here in 1 week and we will go see you. Love you, Sis
Kala Dunn
September 19, 2013
I didn't get the chance to meet you but I'm guessing, if you were anything like your sister, we would've gotten along just fine...and she's a hard one to win over. The fact that you were a rider just drove that home even more, as I'm an avid rider myself. I was asked by Debra to sing at your service. I had no idea that I would walk away with the feelings that I did. No doubt, you made an impact on people in life. You made one on me in death. It was truly an honor to be there and to give whatever comfort I could through the only way I know how, music. I'm praying for your loved ones, I can tell they are going to miss you tremendously! Rest Well, Bill. I'll give you a hug when I get there and we finally get that chance to meet.
Ray Flenniken
September 18, 2013
Bill,
Please forgive me for not coming around during your last days. I was afraid. I knew I wouldn't know what to say. You always listened & it was clear you truly cared. Yet you never said a word of the pain you were dealing with.
When I blast down the middle between slow moving cars I know you will be there in the wind. Grinning back as frightened drivers part like the Red Sea. You were a good friend & a better man. I'm sorry I let you down. I will always remember the good times. Till we ride again. Your in my thoughts.
Cindy Harrison
September 17, 2013
Bill Harrison...my cousin. Having known Bill all his life, my memories are so precious. From when he was a little boy we shared everything along with my sisters and his brother and sister. Every Saturday at my Granny's we played all day long. From cowboys and indians to school, from Annie Over to swinging statue. We were very close all our lives. On Easter we all gave him some of our eggs because it appeared that he didn't get as many as we did. We had no idea he needed glasses and just couldn't find the eggs! Once he got glasses it was all over but the cryin'! He was quite the competitor whether it was cards, dominoes, Yahtzee or some of the games we came up with on our own. Like walking from point A to point B with a book on his head and high heels! He was out to win! Bill was one of God's greater masterpieces. Loyal to a fault, giving beyond expectations. Funny enough to make you laugh until you could cry. So sweet to everyone, no matter what. He was definately an asset to our family. I will miss him beyond explaination. But I know I will see him again. And it will be a great reunion. My heart goes out to my Aunt Mildred and Uncle James, Candice and Michael,his son and daughter and cousins Deb and Ronny and Dwight and Susan. A "loss" doesn't even begin to describe the absence of Bill. I know he is in heaven with those that have passed before him. I miss you Bill and am waiting for that perfect sunset to pay you a visit. I'll be there for you!
Erin and Jonathan Eason
September 16, 2013
Cousin Bill, how can I have a Big Red and not think of you. How can I play a game of Yahtzee and not think of you. You were a great man and only thought of others before yourself. You are in a better place now and I know you are the life of the party. We will miss you!! Love you always!!!
Debra White
September 16, 2013
Bill's Message to all of his Friend's and Family -
Death is nothing at all...
I have only slipped away into the next room....
I am I and you are you...
Whatever we were to each other that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort, Without the ghost of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
- Henry Scott Holland
Debra White
September 16, 2013
To my Dear Brother, there are so many things I could say about you. You were always my best buddy and I could always count on you for anything. You are the love of my life and will always be just that. I am so sad and miss you so much that is almost unbearable. You will never ever be forgotten and will always hold a huge special place in my heart. I am so thankful that Ronny and I were able to spend alot of time with you. All of our memories with you from all of the years past will be cherished forever. I cannot wait for the day until I see you again.
I love you so very much -
Your little Sister
P.S. Bill, you would have loved your visitation and graveside service. All of your friends and family came and you had a excellent send off. I know that you were smiling from up above. Dad even let the H.D.'s park in the cemetery!
Andy D.
September 14, 2013
Truly a brother and the salt of the earth. Always there when anyone had a need. I was very saddened by the news but know you are in a better place. God bless you and your family. You are truly ones of the great ones and irreplaceable to your loved ones I know.
September 14, 2013
Bill, we will miss you. Jim & Penny Williams
Gen White
September 13, 2013
Bill, you will live on forever in my heart. You are one of the most amazing men I've ever known and mean the world to me. May God welcome you into His kingdom with open arms and may you find peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to your children and family. May God surround them with love and ease their pain of losing such an amazing father. Gen White
Laurie Flynt-Duke
September 13, 2013
So very sorry to hear that Mr. Harrison passed. He was always so very kind to my family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charles Collier
September 13, 2013
About a year ago I met Bill at the shop where he worked. While talking to him I realized my brother, Ralph Collier, ran around with his mom & dad years back. I have a picture of James and Mildred taken probably before they were married. Bill was a neat guy to talk and was always very helpful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Laurie & Larry Riddle
September 13, 2013
Bill we love you and will miss you! We hope you know how many friends you have and how many people that love you. Prayers of comfort to your family. You will never be forgotten. XO
Sandie Williams
September 13, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers are with the Harrison Family,James and Mildred I love you and I am so sadden by this, Bill was a great friend and will be missed by many
Sandie Williams
September 13, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with James and Mildred, My heart is filled with sadness for the entire Harrison Family !!! He was always such a kind sweet man to me and my life was better knowing him !!!
scott bailey
September 13, 2013
bill always had a smile for me, great guy, you will be missed by all who knew you
Ray Sellers
September 13, 2013
The world has truly lost one of the good ones. Bill will be missed by me and many others. I hope to hook up with him again someday because if I don't then I have ended up in the wrong place.
Monica Hernandez
September 13, 2013
You will be missed Bill! I'm glad I had a chance to hang out with such a good man for at least the short time that I did. Rest in peace Wild Bill I will miss you.
Rick Norman
September 13, 2013
Brother Bill....Toni and I will always remember the ride out to Mary's Café in Strawn....you just had to order the extra large chicken fried steak, then asked Dwight to help you finish it...we had a really big laugh at that one. It was very hot that day and the cold beer up at the lake helped a bunch. Toni and I will always remember you...be at peace in Gods' arms.
Rick and Toni Norman
Love this man!!
September 13, 2013
Bill could make me laugh till I couldn't breath and then we would come up for air and giggle some more. Wish I had gotten more time with him, but grateful for the time I got!
Dwight and Susan Harrison
September 13, 2013
You will be greatly missed brother Bill. I only had one brother, didn't need anymore. I believe he was the best one anyone could have.
Kirk & IdaSue Aycock
September 13, 2013
The Harrison Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Margie
Margie Shynkaruk
September 13, 2013
Brother Bill, thank you for being my friend in my darkest hours. Thank you for inviting me out to ride our Harleys.... and just thinking of me. We will be thinking of you and wish you safe travels in Heaven. Good people are hard to find, you were the BEST!! Last thing we said was, I love you!! Love you Bill.... forever, Margie
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