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Raymond Harrison Obituary

Raymond C. "Butsy" Harrison departed this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Husband of Lois Watts Harrison. Father of Kurt (Helen) Harrison, Kevin Harrison, Eric Johnson and Troylynn (Lloyd Sr.) Lecoq. Stepfather of Ira (Robert) Turman, Bret Carter and Shawn Shorter. Son of the late William Henry and Hazel Lee Harrison. Brother of Clarence and Jessie Harrison, Martha Cockerham and the late Mamie Harrison. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives, friends, pastor, officers and members of Fifth African Baptist Church, Progressive B.C. and all neighboring churches, employees of RTA, Louis Armstrong Int'l Airport, New Orleans Tours and Harrah's Casino are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Fifth African Baptist Church, 3419 S. Robertson Street beginning 10 am. Rev. Dale J. Sanders Sr., pastor officiating. Church visitation 8:30am to 10am. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Manager/Director, Info: 504-940-0045.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2016.

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July 29, 2016

Alvia Jake's hen house

Gloria Stewart

July 11, 2016

To Lois and Family. You have my condolences. My prayers are with you and the family.
Gloria Benjamin Stewart and family
Cohen class of 1960

Karin Legohn

July 9, 2016

Dear Harrison family:
I want you to know that you and Raymond remain in my prayers and I hope you experience God's love during this trying time. I worked with Raymond at the polls and he will be missed by everyone he worked with.
God bless

Raynard Sanders

July 8, 2016

My condolences are extended to the Harrison Family, Butsy was a dedicated Father who unconditionally supported his children

Lisa Coleman

July 7, 2016

Kurt, Troylyn and Family: We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Lisa Coleman (Lee), Ronald Lee and Reginald Lee.

Levelt Francois

July 7, 2016

To The entire family,my prayers are with you.

Leanna (aka) Babysister

July 6, 2016

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Only God can comfort and ease the loss you bear. I will keep you in my prayers.

Lois Branon LaBeaud

July 6, 2016

Lois and Family, you have my sincere sympathy and prayers for strength during this difficult season. Butsy gave me that same smile from this picture each time we met in school and through the years. May the Holy Spirit, our Comforter keep you and your family. RIP Butsy, he would say, "OK Baaaby"!!!! W. L. Cohen, Class of 1960. Peace and Blessings......

Carlyn Smith

July 6, 2016

To The Harrison Family: Please accept our warmest condolences. Busty was the "life of any party". He possessed such a great sense of humor. We were classmates at Walter L. Cohen High School. Carlyn Songy Smith, Shirley Bateman Barra and Cornelius "Fluff" Smith. Our love and prayers are with you. God bless.

YVETTE HARRISON

July 6, 2016

Heart is heavy and at a lost for words..uncle butsy you will truly be missed by us all, gone but will never be forgotten. Pukaloo love you & will always remember the love and good times we've shared. Allnight continue to dance in heaven and rest on in paradise.

Karen Smith

July 6, 2016

I wish to send my deepest sympathy to Troylynn, Lloyd and family on the loss of your dad. May God hold you in his loving embrace and comfort you during this difficult time. Karen Smith ( New Orleans East Plasma Center)

July 6, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.

Kewanna Cockerham

July 5, 2016

I am at lost. I never thought we will being saying good-bye so soon. You will greatly missed by the family. I love you, Uncle Butsy and you will never be forgotten.

Cynthia Spears-Hills

July 5, 2016

My Condolences, may God bless you and your family.
Cynthia Spears-Hills
Cohen Class of 1960

Gail Berzat Paul

July 3, 2016

My condolences to Butsy's Family.

Bertrand Williams

July 3, 2016

To the Harrison Family, I pray that you be comforted by faith that God has brought Butsy to a beautiful place of everlasting life. Find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you gave him his roses while he could smell them. May God bless, comfort and strengthen each of you. Bertrand Williams, Walter L. Cohen Class of 1960.

Michael Goines

July 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

Michael Goines

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Memorial Events
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Jul

8

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Fifth African Baptist Church

3419 S. Robertson Street , LA

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8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Fifth African Baptist Church

3419 S. Robertson Street , LA

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2163 Aubry Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

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