Frank H. Harrison Jr.
Frank H.
Harrison Jr.
Age 95, born June 1915, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, after a short illness.
Frank was a lifelong member of Elsmere Presbyterian Church having been confirmed in 1922, later becoming an Elder and always helping out whenever he could.
A veteran of WWII, 1943-1945, he served with Company B 726th Railroad Operating Battalion in India, Burma/China Hump. After returning home he rejoined the B & O Railroad where he worked before being drafted, working his way up to becoming a car foreman/ supervisor and continued working until his retirement in 1976, after 34 years. Upon retirement, he and Barbara enjoyed traveling through the U.S. and spending time with family and friends.
He was a lifetime member (approximately 40 years) of the Wilmington Manor Lions Club in New Castle, working his way up through the chairs to become President of that club in the 90's.
He was a member of A.F.-A.M. Masonic Armstrong Lodge #26 and the A.F.- A.M. Lodge #38 High Noon for about 40 years.
After Barbara's passing he called bingo two to three times a week at Manor Care Nursing Home on Limestone Rd. for the passed 5½ years, he enjoyed doing this very much and looked forward to being with his girls.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara (Bramble) Harrison in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Kay Meadows and her husband John; a granddaughter, Raynell Hoffman; and two great-grandsons, Ian and Alex Hoffman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Elsmere Presbyterian Church, New Road and Ohio Avenue, Elsmere on Friday, February 4 at 11 am. Friends may call from 10 to 11 am at the church Friday morning. Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Elsmere Presbyterian Church, 606 New Rd., Elsmere, DE 19805. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH
www.Delawarefuneral.com
Published in The News Journal on February 3, 2011
Frank H. Harrison Jr.
Frank H.
Harrison Jr.
Age 95, born June 1915, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, after a short illness.
Frank was a lifelong member of Elsmere Presbyterian Church having been confirmed in 1922, later becoming an Elder and always helping out whenever he could.
A veteran of WWII, 1943-1945, he served with Company B 726th Railroad Operating Battalion in India, Burma/China Hump. After returning home he rejoined the B & O Railroad where he worked before being drafted, working his way up to becoming a car foreman/ supervisor and continued working until his retirement in 1976, after 34 years. Upon retirement, he and Barbara enjoyed traveling through the U.S. and spending time with family and friends.
He was a lifetime member (approximately 40 years) of the Wilmington Manor Lions Club in New Castle, working his way up through the chairs to become President of that club in the 90's.
He was a member of A.F.-A.M. Masonic Armstrong Lodge #26 and the A.F.- A.M. Lodge #38 High Noon for about 40 years.
After Barbara's passing he called bingo two to three times a week at Manor Care Nursing Home on Limestone Rd. for the passed 5½ years, he enjoyed doing this very much and looked forward to being with his girls.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara (Bramble) Harrison in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Kay Meadows and her husband John; a granddaughter, Raynell Hoffman; and two great-grandsons, Ian and Alex Hoffman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Elsmere Presbyterian Church, New Road and Ohio Avenue, Elsmere on Friday, February 4 at 11 am. Friends may call from 10 to 11 am at the church Friday morning. Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Elsmere Presbyterian Church, 606 New Rd., Elsmere, DE 19805. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH
www.Delawarefuneral.com
Published in The News Journal on February 3, 2011
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