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Robert D. Harrison

12/19/1965 - 06/23/2025

Robert D. Harrison obituary, 12/19/1965-06/23/2025, Syracuse, NY

BORN

12/19/1965

DIED

06/23/2025

Robert Harrison Obituary

Robert D. Harrison, 59, of Syracuse NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on June 23, 2025.
Robert is survived by his wife, Vanessa (Stallworth) Harrison; parents, Arthur (Denise) Harrison, Sr. and Gloria Branch; children, Jarrell Harrison, Robert D. Harrison Jr., Schiquan Harrison, Jacinta (Gary) Harrison, Tiffany Harrison, Jervon Harrison, and Jailon Harrison; as well as (13) grandchildren and (11) siblings.
A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Living Water C.O.G.I.C., 121 Huron Street, Syracuse. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jun. 26 to Jun. 29, 2025.

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Sherba

August 11, 2025

My condolences to the family i will always keep u near and dear to my heart

Sharon E Evans

July 7, 2025

May God bless you with strength, comfort and love during this time. My sincere sympathies and prayers to you, Vanessa and your family.
Sharon Evans

Russell and Paula Wood

July 4, 2025

To the whole Harrison family, our deepest condolences and prayers for tou all! Love Russell and Paula Wood

Kathy Hodge Davis

July 2, 2025

Sending love and prayers of comfort to my family!
Love you all!
The Davis! Kathy n Anthony Sr.
(The Reverend and the Superintendent )

Maryselyn

July 1, 2025

To the Harrison and Branch Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Robert, affectionately known as "Boot-leg" I pray that God brings you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you, Boot-leg for the memories-may your spirit rest in peace.

With deepest sympathy
Maryselyn

Yvette Gist

July 1, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany (Eunice) Robinson

July 1, 2025

You will always be remembered uncle Bootleg! We love you! Rest in heaven!
Tiffany (Eunice) and Cornell Robinson

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

With Love from Rosie, Courtney and Nadia

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Flowers

Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees

Greg Sorrentino & Lou Vallar

Planted Trees

Greg Sorrentino

July 1, 2025

So sorry for your loss.Rest in peace

Jerrod

July 1, 2025

Rest Easy "Boot" I LOVE YOU Bro!

Jerry Evans

June 30, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the Harrison family. Bootleg you will be truly be missed you were a good soul and I'm glad I had the opportunity to know you. Rest easy. Your family and neighbors.
Jerry and Cheryl Evans

Rudolph Whitlock

June 30, 2025

To the family we send our condolences for your lost. May God continue to comfort you and the family in this heartfelt moment of a lost of a love one. Robert (bootleg) was a childhood friend we did house party, he love his music and making mixtapes. Rest in peace my brother and friend .Cooling Out Crew

Stephanie and Darren Washington

June 30, 2025

Our sincere condolences to the Harrison family. We're so sorry for your loss. Praying for your strength.

Tressie Parker

June 30, 2025

To the Harrison and Branch families! I´m so sorry for the passing of Bootleg. May he RIP! He will truly be missed by so many! I Pray God give you all strength and peace that you need at this trying time!
Keeping you all in my prayers!

James Baines Sr

June 30, 2025

So sorry to hear about the passing of Bootleg,Vanessa may God wrap his arms around you and your family in this difficult time Bootleg was a great young man gone way to soon,May he rest in peace. James Baines sr & Family.

Stephanie McGee-Fielder

June 29, 2025

Condolences to the Harrison family. You are in my prayers

Stephanie Turner-Phillips

June 29, 2025

My most humble and heartfelt condolences to the Harrison family
Robert (Bootleg) and I went to grade school together at Dr. Weeks Elementary School and we fought constantly! Our teacher was Mrs. Ribyat.
Although he always had a rough exterior, he was a gentle hearted kid! I pray that ALLAH SWT has mercy on his soul and eases the pain for his family
I will always remember you

Farewell Too Soon Bouquet

Martin/Sharon and the Boatwright family

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Flowers

Alicia Jones

June 29, 2025

I´m very sorry to hear about the passing of Robert. We attended school together. He was always very nice to me. Sending prayers for strength to all his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.

Felicia Adams Willis

June 28, 2025

To the Harrison family and Branch family, my deepest condolences to the family, from Charlotte, N.C

Comfort Planter

Waddy Brown

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Flowers

Shamieka Branch

June 28, 2025

My condolences goes out to my family I love you rest in peace

Karen Pierre-Louis

June 28, 2025

Cuz, know that you were loved and will dearly be missed!!! Rest easy

Bobbie Ford

June 28, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Roslyn Emanuel

June 28, 2025

SIP Bootleg my condolences to you and your family.

Kim Marie Emanuel

June 28, 2025

My condolences to the family, Bootleg was always a very kind person may he rest easy!

Lil Yankee

June 28, 2025

God Bless your spirit Cuz! You will be missed.

Cyria M Hargrett

June 28, 2025

Alwayz gave respect whenever seeing you My condolencez to the family RIP

Tiara

June 28, 2025

You will truly be missed cous

Tracey Jones

June 28, 2025

My childhood buddy r.i.p Boot

Mike & Wy Melton

June 28, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kimberly Lockett

June 28, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family he was a very nice person

DEYON

June 28, 2025

WE LOVE YOU UNC #HARRISON

Terry Wood

June 28, 2025

My condolences to Robert's family . He was a good man and taken too young. RIP Bootleg.

Jerrod

June 28, 2025

Love you Brother

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Dion Allen

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Flowers

Melesa Murry

June 27, 2025

Thanks for all the Memories Bootleg. You will definitely be missed and loved for a Lifetime

Marvine

June 27, 2025

Vanessa & Schiquan,
Marvine and Family sends our deepest and sincere condolences....
Soooo very sorry for this loss..
Bootleg will be deeply missed but nit forgotten

Daniel G.

June 27, 2025

Cuz I still don´t believe what is happening , however God makes no mistakes and I won´t ask questions , I will say you lived an Honorable life and you showed and shared many things together as we both navigated through life. I just spoke with you on Father´s Day congratulating each other for our accomplishments . You will always be a True statue in the Community and a Pillar in Heaven. You are needed more there obviously. Until we see each other again Big Cuz. .... With Grace

Trina Boatwright

June 27, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Pride

June 27, 2025

Our Sincere Condolences

Hope Brown

June 27, 2025

My condolences to Vanessa and the family from Hope Brown and family

Melvie Bullock Bryant

June 27, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the Harrison family..Vanessa may you be comforted knowing weeping may endure for a night ...Look to the Hills...His Grace & Mercy shall sustain U..Melvie Bullock-Bryant.., KY/BNA

Christopher "Pint" Robinson

June 27, 2025

My most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Family and Loved Ones. May GOD embrace His Soul and Spirit as HE provides comfort, strength, and understanding to the Family.

Christopher "Melaquan" Robinson

Celeste Hines aka Akweta J Kamau Rochester, NY

June 27, 2025

To beloved Harrison Family: extending sincerest condolences. Our famlies go waaaaay back to
Pioneer Homes days as we
are very much like family.
Came across this pic that I
took @ Harrison Family
Reunion July, 2018 in
Charlotte, NC.

May God grant you the
strength, peace & comfort
needed. We know how hard
grief can be, but our special
MEMORIES serve as a coping
mechanism. Thinking about
you and remembering
loved one, "Bootleg" today
and always. Salute! Much luv

Connie Branch and Family

June 27, 2025

He will truly be missed truly one of a kind Loving and kind soul and always a protector. You keep shining

Sandy Hines-Yates

June 27, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Harrison family. Having known the family most of my life, I can relate to (another) family loss. May the memories of Bootleg bring you comfort and peace, while celebrating his life. Love and hugs

Terry Singleton

June 26, 2025

Vanessa and family. I am saddened to hear of the passing of your husband Robert I will keep you all in my prayers. Terry Singleton.

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