James HARRISON, JR.

James C. Harrison, Jr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great grandfather, and brother transitioned from his earthly home on Wednesday, August 25, 2015. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 8, 1926 to the late James and Arcola Harrison.

A veteran of the United States Army he began his military career at the age of 18 in 1944. His tenure was during the WW II era. He retired from the Dayton Public School System and was a lifelong member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

James was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Aristine Harrison-Johnson and son, Lance. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Dorothy; sons Steven (Pauletta), Philip (Phyllis), Keith (Deboria), and daughter, Jewel Christian (Melvin), sister Olivia Iles-Holland; brothers, Richard (Melestine), Nathaniel (Nancy), Ralph "Jack" and Donald "Peter" (Glorice) Harrison: 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Visitation (11am) and Funeral (12p) - Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Trinity Presbyterian, 3211 Lakeview Ave, Dayton, OH

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home.