Kenneth Ray Harrison

Kenneth Ray Harrison

August 21, 2024, 81, Snow Hill —

April 23, 1943 – August 21, 2024

Kenneth Ray Harrison went to be with our Lord on Tuesday evening, August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Kenneth, known to his friends and family as Ray, was born on April 23, 1943, and was greeted in heaven by his parents, Jessie and Virginia, and sister Dorothy LeNeave.

Ray was a graduate of Snow Hill High School and an Army veteran. After a tour in the army, he tried his hands at many things, building his skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Eventually, he found his calling as a ceramic tile setter and started to build the first of several businesses. In time, he founded Harrison Tile Company as well as the local Napa Auto Parts and Ace Hardware stores. He was fondly known by his employees as Big Daddy and had a reputation for being generous in all things. Outside of his family, he loved nothing more than being outdoors, particularly sitting on the river waiting on a bite.

Ray leaves behind his beloved wife, Diane Chase, daughter, Charlotte Shelton and husband, Tad; son, Michael Harrison and wife, Susie; daughter, Robin Tyson and husband, Jeff; daughter, Dana Rae Harrison; grandchildren, Ashby Vandiford, Phillip Shelton, Cameron Shelton, Ken Harrison, Michael Harrison, Alex Tyson, and Angelina Harrison; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Samuel, Levi, Isaac, Madeline and Lucas; sisters, Judy Harrison and Janie Sugg and special family friend, Denise Memmelaar.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Snow Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.

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