Ricky Leonard Harrison

1958 - 2016

Ricky Leonard Harrison obituary, 1958-2016, Mocksville, NC

BORN

1958

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Frank Vogler & Sons

2849 Middlebrook Drive

Clemmons, North Carolina

Ricky Harrison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 13, 2017.

Mocksville- Ricky Leonard Harrison was born on May 27, 1958, in Lexington, NC, the son of Thomas L. Harrison and Annie Gabard Harrison.

Ricky was of the Baptist faith, attending Yadkin College Baptist Church in Lexington. He worked as a finishing carpenter for all of his life, and worked for Ricky Owens the last ten years of his life. Ricky loved fishing, especially in Santee, SC, traveling and woodworking. He was an avid NASCAR fan but above all else Ricky cherished and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Leonard Harrison; brother, Terry Potts; and first wife, Deborah K. Harrison.

Left to cherish Ricky's memory are his wife, Deborah A. Harrison; sons, Scott Harrison (Jennifer), and Chris Harrison (Cassidi); daughter, Misty Shaw (Tommy); stepchildren, Georgianna Romano and Alexandria Romano; grandchildren, Brookelynn Harrison, Ian Stamey, Austin Harrison, and Brandon Harrison; two great-grandsons; mother, Annie Gabard Harrison; brothers, Jeff Harrison (Deb); sisters, Lisa Sink and (Randy), and Cindy Lucas and (David) and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Psalm 91 Church 930 Michael Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 on Saturday July 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM.

Condolences may be mailed to Debbie Harrison at PO Box 2071 Shallotte, NC 28459; Online condolences may be made at frankvoglerandsons.com.

Frank Vogler and Sons Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harrison family.

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July 26, 2017

Debbie Campbell-Whaley

Many continued prayers for the whole family as they find some closure to a long journey that has to be so hard to endure. God Bless you all.

July 26, 2017

Denny & Kaye Owens

Misty, Chris, Scottie, I am so sorry for all you three have been through. God will carry you through this but know our love and prayers for God to comfort each of you.

July 25, 2017

Rusty Newsome

Ricky my friend may you rest in peace. I have so many great memories of us playing ball and in school. I always thought the best of you and your family.

July 25, 2017

Michelle Broggy

Debbie,
Just thinking of you. Will be keeping you in my prayers on Saturday. Sending a big hug.
With love from all of us, The Broggy Family

July 25, 2017

Dakota Stokes

Love you always!

July 15, 2017

Stacy Weaver

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