## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Donald Bradley Harrison, 83, died on 23 Aug 2011 at Mississippi Veterans Home, Oxford. Born 26 Oct 1927 in Monroe County, he served in the US Army after World War II. He retired in 1991 as a Railroad Conductor with Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroads.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A Celebration of Life Service was held at Noon, Friday, 26 Aug 2011 at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Holt officiating. Burial was to be in New Hope Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was from 10 AM until 11:45 AM, Friday at the funeral home.

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Donald Bradley Harrison

26 October 1927 - 23 August 2011
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Donald Harrison
26 October 1927 — 23 August 2011

Oxford –Donald Bradley Harrison, 83, died on Tuesday, 23 August 2011, at Mississippi Veterans Home, Oxford. Born on 26 October 1927, in Monroe County, he was a son of the late Arthur Metro and Beatrice Belle Parham Harrison.

He was a graduate of Hatley High School and Itawamba Junior College. Mr. Harrison honorably served his country in the US Army after World War II. Retiring in 1991, he was a Railroad Conductor with Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroads. Mr. Harrison was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter; fishing and telling tales with his friends; working on the railroad; going to church; and listening to Country music. Mr. Harrison was a member of the American Legion. His hobbies were reading and watching Westerns and watching the Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies play ball.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marcelle Steele Harrison; sons, Donald Wayne Harrison (Rosemary) and Mark Harrison; granddaughter, Molly Anne Harrison, all of Olive Branch; sisters, Mary Ellen Root, Milwaukee, WI, and Gay Torrey, Sarasota, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine Gregory Hendrix and Clytee and Margaret Harrison; and brothers, Loy, James Harold, and Lucian Harrison.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Noon, Friday, 26 August at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Holt officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Kent, Jimmy Galloway, Pete Patterson, Jerry Edwards, Charles Sisson, Joe Burks, and Dale Howell.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until 11:45 AM, Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Friendship Church of Christ, 3250 Pleasant Hill Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.

[Publication: Memphis Tennessee, The Commercial Appeal, 26 August 2011, Page 13]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                       |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Donald Bradley Harrison                           |
| Age     | 83 years                                          |
| Birth   | 26 October 1927; Monroe County                    |
| Death   | 23 August 2011; Mississippi Veterans Home, Oxford |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                           | Relationship          | Residence     |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------|
| Donald Bradley Harrison        | Decedent              | Oxford        |
| Arthur Metro Harrison          | Father (deceased)     | Unknown       |
| Beatrice Belle Parham Harrison | Mother (deceased)     | Unknown       |
| Marcelle Steele Harrison       | Wife                  | Unknown       |
| Donald Wayne Harrison          | Son                   | Olive Branch  |
| Rosemary Harrison              | Daughter-in-law       | Olive Branch  |
| Mark Harrison                  | Son                   | Olive Branch  |
| Molly Anne Harrison            | Granddaughter         | Olive Branch  |
| Mary Ellen Root                | Sister                | Milwaukee, WI |
| Gay Torrey                     | Sister                | Sarasota, FL  |
| Catherine Gregory Hendrix      | Sister (deceased)     | Unknown       |
| Clytee Harrison                | Sister (deceased)     | Unknown       |
| Margaret Harrison              | Sister (deceased)     | Unknown       |
| Loy Harrison                   | Brother (deceased)    | Unknown       |
| James Harold Harrison          | Brother (deceased)    | Unknown       |
| Lucian Harrison                | Brother (deceased)    | Unknown       |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information           |
|---------------|-----------------------|
| Newspaper     | The Commercial Appeal |
| Location      | Memphis, Tennessee    |
| Date          | 26 August 2011        |
| Page          | 13                    |
## Other Relevant Information

Donald Bradley Harrison was a graduate of Hatley High School and Itawamba Junior College. He served in the US Army after World War II. He retired in 1991 as a Railroad Conductor with Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroads. Mr. Harrison was a member of the Church of Christ and the American Legion. His hobbies included reading and watching Westerns, and watching the Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies play ball. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, fishing, telling tales with friends, working on the railroad, going to church, and listening to Country music.