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Clarence Harrison Obituary

Clarence Harrison was born on June 11,1939 and passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2017. Age 77. Son of the Late William Henry and Hazel Lee Harvey Harrison. Father of Clarence Jones Harrison Jr., Patrick Harrison and Jonnie Jones all of Baton Rouge, LA. Brother of Jessie Lee Harrison of McComb, Ms., Martha J. Cockerham of New Orleans, LA. And the Late Mammie Harrison, Willie William and Raymond Butsy Harrison. Brother in law of Henrietta and Lois Harrison of New Orleans, LA. Father in Law of Emma Harrison and Nancy Jones of Baton Rouge, LA. Grandfather of Tyshanna Hills Harrison, Patrick Harrison Jr. and Brandon Spurlock all of Baton Rouge, LA. Uncle of Hazel, Joe, William(Big Will) Cockerham, Cheryl Howard (Larry), Yvette, Kurt, Eric, Kevin, Eugene, Jessie Jr., Raymond(Ray), Mathalynn, Brittany and Nicole Harrison, and Troylynn Lecoq (Lloyd Sr.) of Houston, Tx. Also survived by a great niece, and a host of nephews, cousins and a devoted friend Carlton Ramsey. Preceded in death by (3) great aunts, (1) uncle, (2) great nephews and (1) brother in law. Relatives and friends of the family also Pastor, Officers, and Members of Progressive Baptist Church, Harrah's Casino, Posiqen Solar Solutions, Touro Infirmary, Barriere Construction, New Orleans District Attorney's Office, Ryder Trucking, Council of Aging Senior Center, and John Hainkel Jr. Rehab Homes are invited to the visitation on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Progressive Baptist Church 1214 S. Robertson Street N. O., LA. 70113 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Interment Providence Memorial Park. You may sign the guest book on ww.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2017.

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June 6, 2017

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of tender mercy comfort the family at this most difficult time. John 6:40.

June 5, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. May the assurance at Psalms 29:11 provide comfort to you at this difficult time.

June 4, 2017

May the God of love, grant you peace, comfort, and strength, in this difficult time.

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7

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Progressive Baptist Church

1214 S. Robertson Street, New Orleans,, LA 70113

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7

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Progressive Baptist Church

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans,, LA 70113

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2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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