Ray Harrison

To all members of the Harrison Family: At this time of loss, it is comforting to remember all the wonderful things about Ray and his life of love to all of us, family and friends. My first "exposure" to his humor was way back in Philadelphia at a national conference of United Methodist Christian Educators when, over dinner at a restaurant, he called me an "institution" - and I was 33 years younger then! I thoroughly enjoyed working with him in various projects during my years on the staff...

Renee and Family,
I so appreciated your dad being there for my family when Daddy died just over a year ago. I'm sure the two of them are enjoying catching up with each other in Heaven.

I love all of you and miss seeing you! It's been a few too many years since our first year at Florida Southern College!

To the Harrison Family,

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harrison and his wife at Watson Clinic. I work in the lab. I always looked forward to seeing him when he came in and seeing how him and his wife were doing. I saw him just last week and I had the opportunity of meeting his daughter. Mr. Harrison always put a smile on my face and always asked how my daughter was doing. She is a special needs child. He always seemed to have a kind heart and I will dearly miss his visits to Watson...

Rose,
We are thinking of you and all of your family. He was a great man and will be missed by so many. He married us almost 30 years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Barbara (Westfall) Berg and family

Ragan,
Janet and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your father. You are in our hearts and prayers. My father passed away back in 1987, and it is difficult when you lose a parent and a best friend. The silence may seem deafening. You only have to look into your own heart; there you will find the best part of your father; the part that disease cannot touch. Our parents teach us how to act and have fun, how to walk and live. In fact, our parents become so much a part of us; they will...

There are many important dates in a person's lifetime - birth, death, marriage, a child, graduation, etc. A date that I'll always pray that I'll never forget will be May 20, 2001. That was the day I was baptized at age 50. I was a sinner who hated Christians. My loving wife convinced me to try to go to church--just to see?

I loved First United Methodist of Lakeland's contemporary service. We attended for a while even though I had a skeptical attitude. We decided to attend a...

Dear Rose and Family,

Reading over these comments by loved ones, I related to everything each person has voiced. I have always joked about being a "Ray Groupie" because I have followed him (along with several of us) through three different Disciple classes. Like he was to so many, Ray was like a father to me. God used Ray to deepen my faith to a level I never imagined. His love and concern for me -- for all of us -- lifted me up time and time again. Ray taught me, encouraged me, prayed...

Sweet Rose and Family - Words are never enough at a time like this. We will miss Ray so very much, but we will always have the memories of the wonderful times we had together over these thirty years. Our hearts are so sad and we grieve his passing. He was loved by everyone
who knew him.

I have lost one of my best friends. I don't know how else to say it. Our friendship began in 1969 when Janet and I joined First United Methodist Church in Brandon, FL. Although later separated in distance, our friendship endured. Please know that you, Rose, and the children, are in my thoughts and prayers today.