Willie Alton Harrison

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S US Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
1:00 pm
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Willie Alton Harrison

of Osceola, AR

November 15, 1945 - December 9, 2017

Willie Alton Harrison, 72, of Osceola, AR passed away December 9, 2017 in Osceola. Born November 15, 1945 in Nodena, AR to Press and Jewel Harrison, he was of the Baptist faith and was a long haul truck driver for 44 years. He was known throughout the trucking community as ''Wee Willie'' and he was always willing to share his wisdom and knowledge with new drivers. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed reading Westerns and Suspense books; he also enjoyed listening to Charles Stanley's sermons and believed complete life can only occur by full surrender to God. Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Mattie Harrison; son: Randy (Carrie) Harrison of Leachville; daughters: Susan (Mike) Pinkerton and Cindy (Tim) Jones, both of Osceola; grandchildren: Zach Ephlin, Emily Ashmore and Chelsey Harrison; great-grandchildren: Reagan Ashmore and Madilyn Foley and sisters: Janice Lee and Carolyn Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother: Lee Harrison and sister: Joyce Johnson.

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eddie godsey
osceola, AR
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Friday, December 15, 2017

cindy, i'm sorry to hear about willie. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. we lived across the field from your family at nodena before we moved to osceola in 1960.

Jane and Gerald Foutch
Red Bluff, CA
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Our hearts, prayers and love are with you all.
Loving hugs from us to you and your family.

Ann Winford Sheffield
Franklin, TN
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

My heart is sadden for the lost of your husband (Uncle Willie) Aunt Mattie. Words cannot even begin to express mine/our sorrow. May your heart and soul Randy, Suzy and Cindy find peace and comfort.
Always remember:
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day... unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Love,
Your Niece - cousin
Ann

Kathie Davis Benton
Peoria, AZ
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Monday, December 11, 2017

Although I had not seen Willie since we were children I do remember him with fondness. His mother, Jewel, was sister to my grandmother, Birdie Mae Campbell Davis. My condolences to his family.