Glenn D. Harrison, Sr.'s Obituary
Glenn D. Harrison, Sr. age 86 of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully on July 25, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.Glenn was preceded in death by his parents Hillary Harper Harrison and Ottis Davis Harrison, brother Hillary Victor Harrison and sister Emma Lou McKinna.He is survived by his daughter Sharon Ann Nelson, son Glenn D. Harrison, Jr. and long time friend and care giver Dorothy L. Clark.Glenn was a graduate of South Side High School in 1951 where he played football for the Scrappers as a starter at right end.He worked for Illinois Central railroad right out of high school, was in the Naval Reserves and made a career at General Electric’s Memphis Lamp Plant where as a mechanic, where he retired with 35 years of service.A visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 10 AM to 12 NOON preceding a private family graveside prayer.In honor of Glenn, please make donations in lieu of flowers, to a charity of your choosing.
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