Ralph Allen "Jack" Harrison, 80, and Donna Jean Harrison, 79
Ralph "Jack" Harrison and Donna Jean (Nichols) Harrison, West Portsmouth, went together to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 17, respectively, both from the SOMC Hospice.
Jack was born Oct. 26, 1931, in Ironton, to the late Clyde and Bessie (Cameron) Harrison. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard "Dick" Harrison of Broward County, Fla.; his sister, Vera Richey of Ashland, Ky.; and his stepmother, Ida Mae Harrison. He is survived by one brother, Danny Harrison of West Portsmouth.
Jack was a 1949 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a retiree of the Goodyear Atomic Plant in Piketon. He was a devout Christian who taught Sunday School at the Dry Run Church of Christ, and he was an avid hunter, fisherman, marksman, taxidermist, and woodworker.
Donna was born Nov. 11, 1932, in Otway, to the late Ora and Vesta (Brown) Nichols. She is survived by her siblings, William Nichols and Shirley (Nichols) Hopkins of West Portsmouth, Robert Nichols of Portsmouth, and Judy (Nichols) Liston of Newark.
She was a 1950 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a secretary at Nauvoo Jr. High School. She was a church secretary and Sunday School teacher for many years.
Jack and Donna were married 60 years ago on March 3, 1951.
They are survived by four children: David Harrison of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Harrison of West Portsmouth, Shari Pick of West Portsmouth, and Jonathan (J. D.) Harrison of Oak Hill. They have six grandchildren: Jacki Pick, David Harrison, Paige Harrison-Hale, Holly Harrison, Luke Harrison, and Lauren Harrison. They have three great-grandchildren, including one unborn great-grandchild. They also leave behind their cherished poodle, "Lucky" Harrison.
Friends may call at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home between 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. Funeral services will begin with visitation at noon Friday, Dec. 23, at the Dry Run Church of Christ with services to follow at 1 p.m., Mark Seevers officiating, followed by interment at the Scioto Burial Park. Charitable donations may be made to the Dry Run Church of Christ or SOMC Hospice. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.