David Harrison

David Harrison obituary, Cantonment, FL

David Harrison

David Harrison Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 6, 2026.
Robert "David" Harrison passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 71 in Cantonment, Florida. He was born on June 2, 1954, in Foley, Alabama to Grady H. Harrison and Stella Faye Oscar Harrison. David had a long-time career in automotive parts sales management. He enjoyed time in the water as an avid flounder and mullet fisherman.

David was preceded in death by his father, Grady Harrison; his mother, Stella Oscar Harrison; his brother, Gilbert Harrison; his sister, Karen Register; his father-in-law, Cliff Chappell; and his mother-in-law, Gwen Chappell.

David is survived by his wife, Lavonda Chappell Harrison; his son, Ryan Matthew Harrison (Jodi); his daughter, Jennifer Harrison Taylor (Robert); his son, Jeremy Clifton Busbee (Delana); his brother, William Harrison (Mary); his sisters, Margaret Ward (DeWayne), Faye Dees (David), and Mary Phillips; his grandchildren, Alisa Taylor, Brandon Taylor, Justin Taylor, Nora Harrison, Charlotte Harrison, and Alana Taylor; and his great-grandchildren, Tae Brown and Kylie Brown.

He has been released from the bonds of illness and is soaring free, fishing the waters of heaven. Never forgotten, forever loved.

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