Rev. Jeremiah "Jerry" HARRISON

HARRISON, Rev. Jeremiah "Jerry"

Late of Plant City, and Chudleigh, Manchester, Jamaica. He was born in Queensbury, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Feb. 6, 1929. He passed away peacefully Sept. 19, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa surrounded by his wife of 62 years and his family members. He was 86 years old. Thanksgiving service and burial will be held Oct. 10 in Riverview at 11 am at Providence Baptist Church, 5416 Providence Rd., Riverview. He was a Minister of Religion, a farmer and Chairman of Christiana Potato Growers Co-op. Jerry was an excellent public speaker, an accomplished musician, a respected agriculturist, an avid historian and story-teller, an effective business man, and a mentor to both young and old. He loved spending time with friends and family and always had a helping hand for those in need. He leaves behind his wife, Clarice; children, Sharon (David), Audrey "Jeanie" (Ronnie), Clayton (Julie), Janice (Chris), and Gordon (Andrea). He is survived by twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Johanna Thompson, Rachel Whittle, Helen Harrison, brother Hezekiah (Dal), brother-in-law Ronald (Son), nieces, nephews, a large extended family, a vast church family, and many many friends near and far. Visitation will be held Friday 5-8 with the family being present from 7-8 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th St., Tampa.