Mr. Donald R. Harrison's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mr. Donald R. Harrison, 69, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church Dadeville. Chad Harrison will officiate. Burial will follow in the Red Ridge Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
Mr. Harrison passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama to Vernon Richard Harrison and Margaret McLain Harrison. He grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. Mr. Harrison received his undergraduate degree at Auburn University and his Juris Doctorate degree at Samford University. He served as a State Senator from 1976 to 1982, for Montgomery, Elmore, and Crenshaw counties. At that time, he was the youngest state senator. Mr. Harrison was a huge fan and supporter of Dadeville Athletics and Pike Road Athletics. He had a giving heart, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Harrison loved the Lord and taught His Word as a Bible study teacher. He attended New Covenant Church, First Baptist Church Dadeville, and East Lake Community Fellowship. He was a member of East Lake Community Church in Montgomery currently.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Harrison of Dadeville; sons, Chad Harrison (Kathleen) of Montgomery, Brett Harrison (Lisa) of Pike Road, Matt Harrison (Dianne) of Mendon, MA; daughter, Geni Abernathy (Jason) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Katelyn Harrison Wright (Cody), Ashley Harrison, Ab Abernathy, Rebekah Harrison, Jackson Harrison, Nevie Abernathy, Emma Harrison, Chloe Harrison, Gabe Abernathy, Cate Harrison, and Rod Crayton; sister, Cynthia Smith (Larry) of Pelham; aunts, Ruth Lockett of Dadeville and Joyce Till of Greenville; and many other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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