Michael Paul Harrison

Michael Paul Harrison passed away peacefully at his home in Key West, Florida on March 27, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in Aurora, Illinois on February 11, 1949, to Marian (Konrad) and John Harrison.

Mike loved everything cowboy from Gabby Hayes to John Wayne. He loved hot rods and motorcycles growing up and later, as a fan of aviation, collected and flew remote-controlled helicopters and drones.

In 1974 he met Sue; the love of his life and they married in 1977. They celebrated 45 years of adventures together all the way to the end.

Mike and Sue followed their dreams and in 1997 moved to Big Pine Key, Florida then moved permanently to Key West in 2006.

Until his retirement in 2016, Mike had been employed in a variety of positions from milkman to truck driver and dispatcher, landscape architecture and finally one of the jobs he loved the most, as security for the Pier House Resort in Key West where he enjoyed talking with residents and vacationers alike.

Michael is survived by his wife Susan (Zobjeck) Harrison, Mother Marian (Robert) Okrie, brother Christopher (Dalia) Harrison, Son Jim (Tammy) Harrison, Daughters Tina (Robert) Adams, Patti Stegall, Tracee (Ronald) Ivy, 12 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren, and one more expected to arrive in May, as well as nephews, nieces, and many very close cousins.

Cremation services have been provided by Dean-Lopez Funeral Home in Key West, Florida.