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William Harrison Obituary

William Todd Harrison

August 31, 1958 June 24, 2021

William Todd Harrison, 63, passed away on June 24, 2021 at his home in Shandon after a long battle with heart failure.

Born in Santa Maria, CA, he grew up in his childhood home in Nipomo, CA with his Parents, Billy Ray Harrison and Carol Novo, along with his siblings Vickie, Sheri, and Mike Harrison. He graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1976.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, riding bikes, and camping with his family. He will be remembered for his funny, caring, and adventurous nature.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary Harrison, children, Cassie Koll and Christine Harrison, step-children Jenifer Goswick and Frank Wall, grandchildren, and siblings Vicki, Sheri, and Mike Harrison.

His celebration of life will be held on Sat July 10, 2021 at 1:00pm at C.W Clarke Park, 101 W Centre St, Shandon, CA. Family and friends are welcome to the gathering with food and refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at his gofundme page, gofund.me/1681675c.

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

Published by Santa Maria Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2021.

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Daniel Kirk

July 8, 2021

I am saddened by the passing of Billy and send my heartfelt condolences to his family. --Dan

Fernando Diez

June 30, 2021

May you Rest In Peace brother and we’ll see you on the other side . Fernando ..

Lori Machado

June 27, 2021

Oh my Lord I'm so sorry to hear this. I went to school with Billy. Vicky Sherry and Mike I'm so sorry

Oneantas "Toss" Greathouse

June 27, 2021

Condolences to the Harrison family.Rest well billy will always remember you and our days growing in Nipomo with you and Big Tom and the Nipomo gang RIH rest in heaven Friend

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