LELAND — Artis “Pete” Harrison Sr., 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Coffee County, Ala., to the late Arcus and Audrey Harrison.
Pete will be remembered for his generosity and love for his family. Two of his favorite things to do were working on cars and fishing. He loved NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves. If either were on television, you were sure to find him watching, and he would have possession of the remote.
Pete leaves behind to cherish his memories his brother, Eugene Harrison of Georgia; and sister, Helen Moore of Alabama. He also leaves three of his four children, Sandy Alford, and her husband, Joe, of Florida, John Harrison, and his late wife, Tammy, of North Carolina, and Karen Harvey, and her husband, Scott, of Virginia; grandchildren, Michael Owens, and his wife, Heidi, John Harrison Jr., and his fiancé, Chloe, Jessica Harrison, and her fiancé, Michael, Joshua Harrison, and his wife, Clarissa, Julia Harrison, Dave Messer and Kaylee Beers, and her husband, Caleb; and nine great-grandchildren.
Pete was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Callie “Sue” Harrison; son, Artis Harrison Jr.; and brothers, Collis, Bill and Burrin Harrison.
The family would like to thank the staff of Liberty Hospice for their love and care given to Pete in his last days. A special thank you to Jessica Harrison and Chloe Benjamin for all you have done for our family; words cannot express our gratitude.
A memorial service will be held on from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 1013 Town Creek Road N.E., Leland.
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