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Cecil Harrison Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce that Cecil G. Harrison Jr., 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Sunday evening, October 26, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Toledo. He was born in Monclova, OH, May 4, 1939, to parents Cecil Sr. and Dorothy E. (Burghardt) Harrison, both of which preceded him in death.
Cecil was the epitome of the "jack of all trades." He worked for Art Iron Steel Co., then as a truck driver for Williams & Company. He was a partner in Evergreen Auto Parts in Whitehouse, OH, for several years, then was self-employed doing building maintenance for local area realtors, before hanging up his hammer for good.
Cecil loved being with his family and was especially proud of his grandson, Cody. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, Nascar, and classic cars. He and Ruth would spend time with family and friends at the Toledo Sylvania ELKS 53, where he was a member for several years.
He is survived by his loving wife of more than 61 years, Ruth (Rising) Harrison; daughter, Denise (John) Mitchell; son, Terry (Terri) Harrison; grandson, Cody Mitchell; step-grandchildren, John (Carly) Mitchell, and Jennifer (Nick) Shamhart; step-great-grandchildren, Tommy and Elle Mitchell, and Paige and Quinlyn Shamhart; sisters, Carol Craig, Paula Jean (Arthur) Peterson, and Karen Sue (Scott) Mahon; and brothers, Gary (Sue) Harrison and Marty (Loraine) Harrison; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Friends may pay respect at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH, Monday, November 3, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider tributes to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be left at
www.reebfuneralhome.com
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Linda McMahon
October 31, 2025
Dear Harrison family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Cecil while I worked at Gerdenich Realty. He was a Wonder man who could do most anything we needed. He was great with our tenants. My sympathy, Linda McMahon
Jeanne Laney
October 29, 2025
Offering Condolences to Ruth and her family for the loss of Cecil he was a very good man and friend whom new. He will be missed by all. Prayers to all
Jeanne (Bunn) Laney
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