Narrative Summary of Obituary:
John Oliverous Harrison, 74, died 05 Jul 1970 in Norfolk. Native of Franklin, he served in WWI and retired from Norfolk and Western Railway. Survived by wife Helena, two daughters, brother Thomas, and two grandchildren.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Funeral services were held 02 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rosewood Memorial Park.

## Transcript

JOHN O. HARRISON

CHESAPEAKE - John Oliverous Harrison, 74, the husband of Mrs. Helena Stephens Harrison and a son of Charles and Mrs. Alice Bradshaw Harrison, died in a Norfolk hospital Sunday afternoon.

He was a native of Franklin and lived in the Norfolk and Chesapeake area 23 years, lately at 3805 Welcome Road, Chesapeake. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War I, and retired from Norfolk and Western Railway with 35 years of service.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Shirley Jean Harrison of Norfolk and Mrs. Linda Sweinhart of Cameron, N.C.; a brother, Thomas Harrison of Newport News; and two grandchildren.

Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Road, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park.

Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News-Herald Vol. 48, No. 160 6 July 1970

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Category   | Details                                                 |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Name       | John Oliverous Harrison                                 |
| Age        | 74 years                                                |
| Birth      | 24 October 1895; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death      | 5 July 1970; Norfolk hospital, Norfolk, Virginia        |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship   | Residence               |
|--------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| John Oliverous Harrison  | Decedent       | Chesapeake, Virginia    |
| Helena Stephens Harrison | Spouse         | Chesapeake, Virginia    |
| Charles Harrison         | Father         | Not specified           |
| Alice Bradshaw Harrison  | Mother         | Not specified           |
| Shirley Jean Harrison    | Daughter       | Norfolk, Virginia       |
| Linda Sweinhart          | Daughter       | Cameron, North Carolina |
| Thomas Harrison          | Brother        | Newport News, Virginia  |
| Unnamed Grandchildren    | Grandchildren  | Not specified           |
## Publication Details

| Detail           | Information         |
|------------------|---------------------|
| Newspaper        | Suffolk News-Herald |
| Volume           | Vol. 48             |
| Number           | No. 160             |
| Publication Date | 6 July 1970         |
| Location         | Suffolk, Virginia   |
## Other Relevant Information

- Military Service: U.S. Army Veteran of World War I
- Career: Retired from Norfolk and Western Railway after 35 years of service
- Residence: 3805 Welcome Road, Chesapeake, Virginia
- Funeral Home: Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Road
- Burial Location: Rosewood Memorial Park

## Narrative Summary of Obituary
John O. Harrison, 74, a World War I veteran and Norfolk & Western Railway retiree, died 5 Jul 1970 in Norfolk. He was survived by his wife Helena, two daughters, a brother, and two grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services
Funeral services were held 7 Jul 1970 at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rosewood Memorial Park.

## Transcript
JOHN O. HARRISON

CHESAPEAKE - John Oliverous Harrison, 74, the husband of Mrs. Helena Stephens Harrison and a son of Charles and Mrs. Alice Bradshaw Harrison, died in a Norfolk hospital Sunday afternoon [5 Jul 1970].

He was a native of Franklin and lived in the Norfolk and Chesapeake area 23 years, lately at 3805 Welcome Road, Chesapeake. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War I, and retired from Norfolk & Western Railway with 35 years of service.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Shirley Jean Harrison of Norfolk and Mrs. Linda Sweinhart of Cameron, N.C.; a brother, Thomas Harrison of Newport News; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Road, Tuesday [7 Jul 1970] at 2 p.m.

Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park.

Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News-Herald Vol. 48, No. 160 6 July 1970

## Vital Statistics Summary
| Field    | Information                                  |
|----------|----------------------------------------------|
| Name     | John Oliverous Harrison                      |
| Age      | 74                                           |
| Birth    | 1896; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia |
| Death    | 5 Jul 1970; Norfolk, Virginia                |
## Table of Relationships
| Name                     | Relationship   | Residence               |
|--------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
| John Oliverous Harrison  | Decedent       | Chesapeake, Virginia    |
| Helena Stephens Harrison | Wife           | Chesapeake, Virginia    |
| Charles Harrison         | Father         | Not specified           |
| Alice Bradshaw Harrison  | Mother         | Not specified           |
| Shirley Jean Harrison    | Daughter       | Norfolk, Virginia       |
| Linda Sweinhart          | Daughter       | Cameron, North Carolina |
| Thomas Harrison          | Brother        | Newport News, Virginia  |
| Unnamed Grandchildren    | Grandchildren  | Not specified           |
## Publication Details
| Field            | Information         |
|------------------|---------------------|
| Newspaper        | Suffolk News-Herald |
| Volume           | 48                  |
| Number           | 160                 |
| Publication Date | 6 Jul 1970          |
## Other Relevant Information
- Military Service: U.S. Army Veteran of World War I
- Occupation: Retired from Norfolk & Western Railway after 35 years
- Residence: 3805 Welcome Road, Chesapeake
- Native of: Franklin, Virginia