Willie R. Harrison Sr.

1945 - 2012

Willie R. Harrison Sr. obituary, 1945-2012, Houston, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2012

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Houston, Texas

Willie Harrison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2012.

Willie R. Harrison Sr. 67 passed away at his residence in Houston, Texas. December 3, 2012. Willie was retired from the Houston Police Department with 32 years of dedicated service. He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Army 9th infantry division. While serving in Vietnam, he earned and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Metals. He was a 32 nd Mason, serving as Past Master of Gus A. Brandt Lodge. Willie was also a member of the Arabia Shrine. Survived by his beloved wife, Judy Harrison; son, Willie R. Harrison Jr. and wife Melissa: brother, Lloyd P. Harrison: Friend and HPD partner Rod McKenzie; Brother in-law, Joe Martinez and wife Annell, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 from 5-8 PM, in the Advantage Howard Glendale Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM in the same chapel. Pall Bearers will be , Michael Martinez, Joel Brummett, Charlie Bullard, Donovan Sprouse, Rod McKenzie, Wayne Atkinson,. Honorary Pall Bearers are, Jimmy Summers, Roy McDonald, Alvie Estes, Joe Martinez, and Dee Williams. Interment to follow in the Houston National Cemetery with full Houston Police Honors.

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April 19, 2013

Annell Martinez

Willie,
I thought about you a lot lately and Joe and miss you so much.

April 18, 2013

willie harrison jr

i love you

February 25, 2013

willie harrison jr

still think about you everyday.. hoping you are having a blast with all of our friends and family up there.. love you pops

December 15, 2012

willie harrison jr

i still miss you like crazy... i love you very much

December 10, 2012

Joe & Annell Martinez

Joe and I are deeply saddened by your passing. We've had some great and fun times together--Las Vegas trips, cruises and New Orleans. We will miss you dearly and you will always be in our hearts and minds. We love you and will see you later.

Snookie and Joe

December 7, 2012

Tanya and Greg Walsh

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. We are so sorry for your loss. Willie will be greatly missed.

December 6, 2012

Theresa Brummett

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 6, 2012

Jaime DeAlejandro

Willie I never knew your Dad, but he raised a Good Son ,, so the as said "the Apple doesn't fall too far from the Tree" so he had to have ben a Great Role model to you,, because you are one Good Guy !! May he Rest in Peace !!!

December 6, 2012

bj

Pops u will be missed but not forgotten u was a hell of person u would go out of ur way to help others. Every time I come visit u always have a smile on ur face and u always crack me up with ur joke. Love u big Willie I'll see u latter

December 6, 2012

Sheray Odden

Willie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He seemed so loved by so many and seems this world lost a great man. I send prayers to you and yours for peace during this hard time. I too lost my mom 4 years ago and know how it feels to lose someone so aweome. We will all meet again someday! Hang in there guys!

Sheray Odden
The Woodlands, TX

December 5, 2012

Charla bullard

Pops you will be so missed you were such s great person to be around you always made me smile when I was done or laughed when I was sad thanks for sll the great memories I shared with you my snoring buddy

December 5, 2012

Charlie Bullard

Gone but not forgotten. Will always be in my heart Big Willie.

December 5, 2012

Ann Estes

I can remember when Willie was a young boy taking dance classes with me at Hallie Pritchards School of Dance at 2201 Fannin Street. The fun thing is Willie remembered me from those days. Great Memories....

December 5, 2012

Renee Fitzwater

Willie, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

December 5, 2012

Rod McKenzie

I will always remember the fun I had working with Willie, he will be missed by many, I am happy to have such a good friend.

December 5, 2012

Deena Darby

Judy, Budger & Melissa,
There is nothing that I can say that can make you feel any better, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

December 5, 2012

Cheryl Williams-Smith

I remember the good times at the Circus and how you made us laugh, you were a funny person and we loved you dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with Judy and Budger. We loved him so.

December 5, 2012

willie harrison jr

burn always for you dad

December 5, 2012

willie harrison jr

well let me be the first to say what a true hero you are to me and so many. you are my rock and you taught me how to be the man i am today dad.. so many people are helping us right now but i know deep in my heart you are here with us.. i still can't believe your gone.. my heart hurts so bad dad.. we will be together again and i can not wait for that... i love you with all my heart and soul.. i hope you are resting well because you deserve that very much

love your son
willie r harrison jr

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