POMEROY — Phillip R. Harrison, of Pomeroy, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Ohio State Medical Center.
He was born on May 27, 1942 in Pomeroy to the late Olen and Evelyn (Carl) Harrison. Phil was a 1960 graduate of Pomeroy High School where he excelled at basketball. He played for Bethany College until he graduated in 1964. He was a member of the only undefeated basketball team in school history. He received many accolades for his basketball skills including being a member of the Bethany College Hall of Fame. He was the co-owner of PDK Construction from 1985-present. He was diligent and devoted to his work and his employees. He was the Meigs High School Varsity Basketball coach from 1990-1993. He also coached an undefeated freshman team in the 1983/1984 season. Phil was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ. Phil was loved and respected by so many people. Over the years he was behind the scenes on many projects throughout our community. Phil was named Meigs County Man of the Year in 1993. Most of all, Phil loved his family. He was very proud of his grandchildren and cherished his time with them. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, boss and friend. He will be sadly missed throughout our community.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Harrison; son, Trevor (Rainy) Harrison; grandchildren, Braylon and Camery Harrison; brother Dale (Marlene) Harrison; and a special friend, Rick Ash.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Rodd Harrison.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Russ Moore officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held at 11:00am prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bradford Church of Christ or the Scoreboard Fund at Meigs High School.
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Marlene Reinhart
December 31, 2021
Paulette and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Phil. May your wonderful times and memories help comfort you. God Bless you!
Mila
December 26, 2021
So sorry for your family loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Linda Sigman and Michael Moore
December 26, 2021
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort you all and give you His peace, which is Christ Jesus. Know that God is in control of everything. Much Love and Hugs.
Edward Blundon
December 25, 2021
Dear Paulette and Family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Phil. He was always bigger than life to me when I knew him at Bethany College. He will be forever missed by all that came in contact with him. May the memory of Phil live on for many more years yet to come.
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Larry and Gloria Compston
December 24, 2021
Pauletta, Trevor, Dale and Marlene. Sending our deepest sympathy from Florida. Many good memories of times at games and his support of our daughters. He will be missed.
Rose & Glen Stevens
December 23, 2021
Paulette, Trevor, Rainy, Braylon & Camery,
Words cannot express our sadness.
Please know you are in our prayers.
We love you.
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