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Vernon W. Harrison

Date of Death: December 2, 2021

Vernon William Harrison, 74 of Center Township passed away on Thursday, December 2 ,2021 at his residence.
Raised in Florida, Vernon was a graduate Hollywood High School in Hollywood, Fla. where he was an all-star athletic. Known as “Mr. Hollywwod”, Vernon was attended Jacksonville State University on a football scholarship.
On September 2, 1968, he enlisted in the U S Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany as a medic. Vernon had a passion for golf and taught the 1st Tee golf course to youngsters at Blackhawk Golf Course. He retired as a self employed sales person.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette and three sons. Michael, Jason and Josh. Two grandchildren, Leon and Maxine. Three sisters, Nancy, Delores and Vicky. A step brother, Kenneth.
In addition to his parents, Vernon and Mondee Harrison, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald.
All services will be private
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Vernon William Harrison, 74 of Center Township passed away on Thursday, December 2 ,2021 at his residence. Raised in Florida, Vernon was a graduate Hollywood High School in Hollywood, Fla. where he was an all-star athletic. Known as “Mr. Hollywwod”, Vernon was attended Jacksonville State University on a football scholarship. On September 2, 1968, heContinue Reading

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Love, Braden left a message on September 17, 2022:
My sincere sympathy, I did not know of your loss, my heart breaks for you. I am still in Sewickley if you would like to reconnect. God bless you.
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Braden Blosser left a message on September 17, 2022:
Claudette, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Victoria Harrison left a message on December 9, 2021:
In memory of Vernon W. Harrison, Victoria Harrison lit a candle
Rosa L St George left a message on December 6, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help heal your heart.
DON VILLELLA, SGM(R) left a message on December 6, 2021:
Condolences to the family of Vernon Harrison from Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862.
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Lou Camp left a message on December 6, 2021:
Vern…. Although we didn’t spend a great deal of time together as friends, I’ll cherish your friendship and your inspiring strength through some tough times. Your forever in my memories and I’ll never forget you bud. You will be missed by many you have touched. Rest easy my friend. God Bless your family and all those who will be here to remember you…
Judy Paich left a message on December 5, 2021:
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Denise Deceder left a message on December 5, 2021:
I am so sorry to hear about Vernon, my sincere condolences.
Marianne Mantine left a message on December 4, 2021:
Claudette, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gloria nordi left a message on December 4, 2021:
My dearest Claudette I am so sorry to hear about Vern he was one of a kind and a great ambassador for golf may he rest with God now
Simpson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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