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1947
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2016
Benjamin Harrison Obituary
Chesapeake - Benjamin (Ben) Franklin Harrison passed away on November 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ben was born May 29, 1947 to the late Lee Grant and Ola M. Harrison of Emporia, VA. He was predeceased by his parents, Lee Grant and Ola Harrison, four siblings, Leola Evans, William Harrison, Sandra Harrison, and Donell Harrison; . He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Harrison; one son, Jimmy Harrison (Dorothy); one daughter, Angela H. Yeager (Andre, Sr.); four grandchildren, Lisa Brown, Jimmy Harrison, Jr., Aleah Yeager, and Andre Yeager, Jr.; three deceased grandchildren, one deceased great-grandchild, and three great children; ten sisters and brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held 11am, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Bethany Baptist Church. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Metropolitan,Berkley.
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Renee Moore
November 26, 2016
My deepest condolence to the Harrison family,keeping you all in my prayer.
November 29, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Be assured that God will help you to cope with the heavy weight of your loss.
Judy Truzinski
November 28, 2016
Mildred - I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Many prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Debby Engel
November 27, 2016
Mildred,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May he rest in peace.
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