Chesapeake, Virginia
1925 - 2019
Dr. Harrison B. Wilson II, former president of Norfolk State University, has passed from this life after 94 fulfilling years. Many knew Dr. Wilson for his lifetime of organizational leadership, not only during his tenure at Norfolk State, but for his broader contributions to the Commonwealth of...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear of his death. He was a great man and leader who left behind an Amazing legacy. He gave so much of his life to help future generations to reach their goal and become great achievers. He will missed by his family and all whose lives are richer because of his dedication to education and mankind.
August 05, 2019
Rip, Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, Jr.
B.S. in Ely. Childhood Education Class of 81
Pamela Stitts Harris
August 03, 2019 | Newport News, VA
BEHOLD THE GREEN, and THE GOLD,
He was a GIANT of a Man and an Angel at Heart,
He LOVED us All, and then Depart,
"WELL DONE", my Faithful Friend,
YOUR SPIRT is with US until the END
From the families of Lawrence H. Davis Sr., and Rhonnie Dixon(Houston, TX.)
Lawrence H. Davis Sr.
August 03, 2019 | Portsmouth, VA
Kate Poe
August 02, 2019
Dear April, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy... Your friend,
Kenny
August 02, 2019 | Norfolk, VA
To the Wilson Family
May God give you peace as you go through this time of bereavement. The Lord blessed him to be with us for 94 years, and he gave so much to the young people at Norfolk State and others that he encountered.
God Bless you.
Dianne Davis
August 01, 2019 | Cape Charles, VA
"Lord Have Mercy" is one of the statements Dr. Harrison B. Wilson would say and laugh when he had been "out done" and couldn't come up with the necessary words for a response. That was who he was.
He loved talking to people and telling stories of his life and the experiences he encountered along the way. He loved sports, especially basketball. I remember hearing him yelling from his box in Echols Hall to the coaches to "do this or do that." Of course it aggravated them, but who...
Shirley A. Whitaker
August 01, 2019 | Norfolk, VA
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, II. He was President of Norfolk State University during the first 6 years (1991-1997) of my 25 years (1991-2016) of service, at NSU. Many of the sound practices established during his tenure (1977-1997), as President, continued to serve the University well, after his retirement in 1997. He was a great leader. It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him. May God continue to bless the entire family, during this...
Archie Earl
August 01, 2019 | Chesapeake, VA | Coworker
A mighty tree has fallen. I remember sitting in Dr. Wilson's office - don't ask why, I can't remember; probably some Spartan Echo stuff - and a student came in crying uncontrollably. His mother had suddenly passed away & he didn't have money for a plane ticket to fly home right then. Dr. Wilson came out of his office & told his assistant to find a ticket for the student. He told the student to go back to his dorm room & pack. He would have him on a flight by midnight. Dr. Wilson, was a...
Sharon Foster
August 01, 2019 | Alexandria, VA