of Hughes, AR
November 1, 1938 - July 10, 2015
Ted Harrison, Jr. 76, of Hughes, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, July 10, 2015 in Memphis, TN. He was born on November 1, 1938 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Edgar Theodore and Helen Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a member and Deacon of the Hughes First Baptist Church for many years. After graduating Hughes High School he attended and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1961. After graduation he joined his father in their family business. He was a University of Arkansas Pi Kappa Alpha member, Gideon, Rotary Member and Paul Harris Fellow, and Scout Master of Troop 48.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years Ruth Ellen (Davis) Harrison of the home; two sons: John Davis (Alexia) Harrison, McKinney, Texas; and Paul Bowen (Jennifer) Harrison, Argyle, Texas; grandchildren: Davis Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Kelsey Harrison, Ashley Harrison, and Chloe Harrison; sister: Ann Fitzgerald, Sheridan, Arkansas and nieces Christy Wells and Ann Fitzgerald; and nephew, David Fitzgerald.
Visitation will be from 6 until 7:30 PM Sunday at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. The funeral service will be at 1 P.M. Monday at First Baptist Church in Hughes, Arkansas with Brother Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park
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39 Condolence(s)
Thom Beasley
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Dear Ruth Ellen,
I just found out today, Wednesday, about Teddy. He was such a wonderful friend and exceptional man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so glad I took the opportunity to call Teddy when I found out he was sick, and we were able to reminisce for a while. We will miss him so much.
May God Bless You and help you through your loss.
Thom and Linda Beasley
DeeDee Keller West
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Ms. Ruth Ellen and Family:
I will keep you all in my prayers during this time of your loss of Mr. Teddy. I remember him as such a happy, friendly man. I know he will be missed by many.
Deidra Mounce Addison
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Dear Ms. Ruth Ellen and.Family: My Prayers for Peace and Comfort are with you all. Mr. Teddy was a great man. Mr. Jimmy thought the world of him!!
Charlotte Wicks
Monday, July 13, 2015
Ruth Ellen and Family,
I will always have fond memories of our neighborhood with all of you. Teddy was one of the best, next to my daddy. My prayers are with you.
Bob & Pat Walker
Monday, July 13, 2015
Our hearts & prayers go out to Ruth Ellen & family. May God give you strength!
Kay Sanders
Monday, July 13, 2015
Ruth Ellen and family: So sorry to hear about Teddy. I know he had a long and difficult struggle but know you and the boys were always by his side to see to his comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you. Kay Sanders
Betty Watkins
Monday, July 13, 2015
Ruth Ellen I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Teddy.
We will miss him so much. He was such a good person with a heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mark and Donna Thomas
Monday, July 13, 2015
I have many memories of your Dad. My favorite is all of us getting dressed in the Church before Paul and Jennifer's wedding. John Davis, Ted and I giving Paul a hard time. He had such a dry wit. Be strong.
Tommy and Marty Harrison
Sunday, July 12, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of our cousin, Teddy. Ruth Ellen, you are blessed, as was Teddy, to have 53 years of a loving relationship and the creation of a beautiful family for which you could be proud. The Harrison family can be proud of a fine man beloved by so many. We send our love to you and the boys and their families.
Lougene Redden
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Ruth Ellen, It doesn't seem 53 years ago that Ann told me she was going to Hughes as there was a wedding shower for her future sister-in-law. A surprise to find you were marrying her brother as we never knew as fellow teachers we shared any "roots" I wish I could be there tomorrow with your family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. Lougene
Vivian Davis
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Ruth Ellen I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. You and Teddy have always been two of my dearest friends. May God give you strength and comfort.
Mike and Diane Hopkins
Sunday, July 12, 2015
RE and family.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Mike and Diane
Pat Towery Allman
Sunday, July 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was one of a kind.
Calvin Stackhouse
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Ruth Eleen and Family, So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Teddy at Hughes and at Ouachita. Teddy, Johnny Collier and myself were suite mattes at Conger hall. I entered at midterm so Teddy and Johnny guided this red neck country boy. I am grateful for his influence in my life. Rest in Peace Teddy!
Becky and Robert Morriss
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Our prayers and love go out to you! VERY SPECIAL family to us! GOD BLESS YOU,,,,,,,Let us know if you need anything
Becky and Robert
Don and Carolyn Howell
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Ruth Ellen and Family,
We are so saddened by the news of Teddy's death. It is just so hard to imagine life without him.
You know you are very dear to me and I really cannot find the right words right now.
You, John, Paul and families are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am glad you have Rose Anne and Cathy with
you and the comfort of all your many friends. Until later,
Love,
Don and Carolyn
Wayne Tillman
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Bro. Teddy will be missed. Love Wayne
Gail May
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Ms. Ruth Ellen,
My condolences to you and your sons. Mr. Teddy was such a fine gentleman, it was a privilege to have known him. He will be missed be all who knew him. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Rose Anne Davis
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Teddy will be missed in so many hearts! He was a truly good man; son, brother, husband, father, granddad, uncle, brother in law and friend. He left his mark on this family. Prayers for you all.
kristy simmons
Sunday, July 12, 2015
ms ruthelln i am so sorry to hear about mr teddy my prayers are with you and your family love you all
John Griggs
Saturday, July 11, 2015
I was a member of troop 48 when Ted, Sr. was Scout Master. Condolences to the family. Teddy was a fine man.
Greg Spence
Saturday, July 11, 2015
I wanted to convey my condolences to all of Harrison family. I got to know Ted as a young scout and we became friends as I was a young man working on staff at our scout camp at Viola. Ted supplied us with thousands of feet of quality rope every summer and was always giving of his time and resources to help wherever he could. He was just an outstanding Christian gentleman and personified the ideals of scouting and was highly regarded by the youth and adult leaders of our scout council. It was a privlige to have counted him as a friend and I share your loss. Grace and peace to you all.
La Juana Terrell Warner
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Ruth Ellen, John, and Paul,
I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to know and appreciate your family during the time I lived in Hughes and the years to follow. Teddy was a fine man that was admired by all that knew him. His service to his church and the Hughes community was special because it came from his heart for people he loved. I wish you grace and peace during this time, but rejoice with you in knowing he is with our Lord in Heaven now. Love to all of you.
La Juana Terrell Warner
Liz Keller-Beene
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Ruth Ellen and children. I am so sorry for your loss. I was so fond of Teddy. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I remember lots of good times when I was in Hughes. Love you, Liz
Linda St.John
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Prayers for God's guidance through this very difficult time.
Dickie Lunsford
Saturday, July 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
RaeAnne Bennett Collins
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Mr Teddy was a great friend to my Dad and my family. We all loved him dearly. He was truly one of the best men I have ever known.
Morris Kelley
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Ruth Ellen,John,and Paul Teddy was so much more to me than just a friend.
I was blessed to have been able to visit with him a few weeks back. We really had a sharing time. He was so proud of all of you.
He's already started square gardening.
All of you are in our prayers
Bill Prescott
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Rest in peace my friend. Now that you are gone, the world will be a lesser place. Fair winds and blue skies as you fly West.
Russell and Amy Barkleyand family
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Mr. Teddy was a great man and will be missed by many. Sorry for yalls loss and prayers for the family.
Joey and Pat Burch
Saturday, July 11, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Teddy. We will sure miss him.
Joey and Pat Burch
Thomas Cupples jr
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Sorry to hear the news. Mr. Teddy was a real good man. He will be missed.
Donna and Ronnie Palmer
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you
Betty McCoy Saunders
Saturday, July 11, 2015
My heart is heavy with you. I always thought so much of Teddy. Mother loved you both dearly
Kellye Brown Carter
Saturday, July 11, 2015
So sorry to hear abt Mr Teddy. Prayers for peace and comfort for all the family!
Beverly Bickerstaff McGary
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Ellen and family, was so sorry to hear of your loss. Teddy, will always be remembered and greatly missed. He was a great person and greatly admired him. I truly enjoyed his friendship. Sincerely (Fluffy).
Barbara Chism Bailey
Saturday, July 11, 2015
My love and regards to all of the family, especially to Ruth Ellen and Ann.
Teddy was truly a wonderful man.
Viki Teague
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Ruth Ellen,
I am sending my love to you.
I will see you on Monday if I can find a
sitter for Dina's children.
You are in my prayers.
Love,
Viki
Beth Harper
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Mrs Ruth Ellen
So sorry for the loss of your husband. I will keep you in my prayers. Beth