Herman (George Washington) Harrison, Jr., passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus in Round Rock, Texas on Thursday, July 27th at 70 years of age. Herman Harrison, Jr. was born on February 10, 1947 in Bryan, Texas to Herman Harrison, Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison.
Herman is survived by his wife, Brenda Kirk Harrison, children, Tiffanie Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Landon Harrison and Felicite Harrison all of Round Rock, Texas, Gary Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Kerry Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Dorian Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Michael Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Darshell Reed, Stockton, California, Xavian Harrison, Dallas, Texas, Kimberly (Nick) Senter, Jersey City, New Jersey, Chakara (Gerad) Chancellor, Glenn Heights, Texas, Chadwick (Nicole) Giles, Cincinnati, Ohio, Amber (Maurice) Hurts, Houston, Texas, Kevin Harrison, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Ryun Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brothers, Arthur Ray(Pearl) Harrison of Bryan, Texas, Jerry (Deborah) Harrison of Pflugerville, Texas and Bruce Harrison of Caldwell, Texas. Brothers-in-love Onnie I.(Margienell) Kirk, Jr., Pastor Samuel E.(Cynthia) Kirk both of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sister-in-loves Linda J. Kirk of El Paso, Texas. Bettie Beard of Waco, Texas, Barbara Wilson or Dallas, Texas and Gay Onna (Lester) Miles of Mesquite, Texas. One Uncle, Charlie Harrison Jr., three Aunts, Leola Johnson, Essie Lee Kidd, Martha L. Smokes, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many, many adopted sons, daughters, granddaughters and grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Harrison Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison, Father and Mother in-love, Pastor Onnie I. Kirk, Sr. and Mary Jane McGruder Kirk, and Brother and Sister-in-love Pastor David A. (Dr. Patricia Ann) Kirk and siblings Fred and Leroy Harrison, Caral Ann Harrison Johnson and Patricia Ann Harrison McNeil.
Education has always been important, Herman graduated from Freeman High School in Caldwell, Texas as Salutatorian. Herman received multiple college degrees, an Accounting degree from Texas Tech University, a Business Degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. He met “the girl of his dreams”, Brenda Kay Kirk, at a bus stop in Dallas, Texas and told her that he was going to marry her on that very first day. They married on October 22, 1983.
Herman was a long-time employee of Southwestern Bell, now known as AT&T, in Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. He retired after 23 years of service in 2003. He enjoyed traveling and built a business out of his hobby, Capital Gains Network. He grew his home-based travel business to include a network of over 600 agents and structured it so that everyone could enjoy the financial benefits. Herman and Brenda welcomed 4 children to their marriage. His children remember him as a generous and hilarious man who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Herman was one of the founding Board of Directors for CES & Associates, Nashville, Tennessee, he served as the first hearing Chairman of the Texas Relay Commission, he was blessed to testify before the FCC in Washington, D. C. on behalf of Southwestern Bell, he served on the Board for the Austin Urban League, he was the Treasurer for the 2003 -2004 Round Rock High School Dragonettes Booster Club when his daughter, Tiffanie was the Colonel. He served as Head Usher at his beloved church, Victory Austin for many years and also enjoyed being a part of the drama team. One of his favorite characters played was “Death” in the play “In Three Days” the line spoken that was most notable even to this day, “He’s dead I know dead”.
Herman was extremely creative he loved to work with his hands. He designed and built a deck for their first home, he customized golf clubs, and when able he loved to landscape and build mailbox gardens. He also built dollhouses with electricity and all of the furnishings to include wallpaper in each room. There was never a task he would not take on, however, he was notorious for always choosing to start a major project especially when company was about to arrive.
He received the “Nova” Award for saving a man’s life on his way back to work during his lunch hour who had been hit by a car and left for dead. He once shared with the family that he was the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion in New Mexico as a teenager. He loved to volunteer and serve people. Herman always made time to support every football game, every dance competition and even took time to make sure those less fortunate had everything needed in order to make sure they could be participants as well. Herman loved to play dominoes, he loved eating watermelon, Whataburgers (mustard with no onions, ice cream and popcorn. He loved to barbeque and make fried chicken and even taught Brenda how to make cream corn and sweet potatoes.
Herman confessed Christ at a very young age and rededicated his life to Christ on November 17th, 1985 at Grace Church, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Just recently he asked Pastor Brian to pray with him to make sure Jesus was in his heart. Herman was blessed to receive a kidney transplant on September 19, 2003 and was able to resume a somewhat normal life. He loved to serve others and was always giving.
Visitation will be at 10 am with a service to begin at 11 am on Saturday, August 5th at Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock. A reception will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Round Rock, with a gathering for the graveside committal service at 4 pm at Round Rock Cemetery.
Herman is survived by his wife, Brenda Kirk Harrison, children, Tiffanie Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Landon Harrison and Felicite Harrison all of Round Rock, Texas, Gary Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Kerry Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Dorian Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Michael Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Darshell Reed, Stockton, California, Xavian Harrison, Dallas, Texas, Kimberly (Nick) Senter, Jersey City, New Jersey, Chakara (Gerad) Chancellor, Glenn Heights, Texas, Chadwick (Nicole) Giles, Cincinnati, Ohio, Amber (Maurice) Hurts, Houston, Texas, Kevin Harrison, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Ryun Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brothers, Arthur Ray(Pearl) Harrison of Bryan, Texas, Jerry (Deborah) Harrison of Pflugerville, Texas and Bruce Harrison of Caldwell, Texas. Brothers-in-love Onnie I.(Margienell) Kirk, Jr., Pastor Samuel E.(Cynthia) Kirk both of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sister-in-loves Linda J. Kirk of El Paso, Texas. Bettie Beard of Waco, Texas, Barbara Wilson or Dallas, Texas and Gay Onna (Lester) Miles of Mesquite, Texas. One Uncle, Charlie Harrison Jr., three Aunts, Leola Johnson, Essie Lee Kidd, Martha L. Smokes, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many, many adopted sons, daughters, granddaughters and grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Harrison Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison, Father and Mother in-love, Pastor Onnie I. Kirk, Sr. and Mary Jane McGruder Kirk, and Brother and Sister-in-love Pastor David A. (Dr. Patricia Ann) Kirk and siblings Fred and Leroy Harrison, Caral Ann Harrison Johnson and Patricia Ann Harrison McNeil.
Education has always been important, Herman graduated from Freeman High School in Caldwell, Texas as Salutatorian. Herman received multiple college degrees, an Accounting degree from Texas Tech University, a Business Degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. He met “the girl of his dreams”, Brenda Kay Kirk, at a bus stop in Dallas, Texas and told her that he was going to marry her on that very first day. They married on October 22, 1983.
Herman was a long-time employee of Southwestern Bell, now known as AT&T, in Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. He retired after 23 years of service in 2003. He enjoyed traveling and built a business out of his hobby, Capital Gains Network. He grew his home-based travel business to include a network of over 600 agents and structured it so that everyone could enjoy the financial benefits. Herman and Brenda welcomed 4 children to their marriage. His children remember him as a generous and hilarious man who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Herman was one of the founding Board of Directors for CES & Associates, Nashville, Tennessee, he served as the first hearing Chairman of the Texas Relay Commission, he was blessed to testify before the FCC in Washington, D. C. on behalf of Southwestern Bell, he served on the Board for the Austin Urban League, he was the Treasurer for the 2003 -2004 Round Rock High School Dragonettes Booster Club when his daughter, Tiffanie was the Colonel. He served as Head Usher at his beloved church, Victory Austin for many years and also enjoyed being a part of the drama team. One of his favorite characters played was “Death” in the play “In Three Days” the line spoken that was most notable even to this day, “He’s dead I know dead”.
Herman was extremely creative he loved to work with his hands. He designed and built a deck for their first home, he customized golf clubs, and when able he loved to landscape and build mailbox gardens. He also built dollhouses with electricity and all of the furnishings to include wallpaper in each room. There was never a task he would not take on, however, he was notorious for always choosing to start a major project especially when company was about to arrive.
He received the “Nova” Award for saving a man’s life on his way back to work during his lunch hour who had been hit by a car and left for dead. He once shared with the family that he was the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion in New Mexico as a teenager. He loved to volunteer and serve people. Herman always made time to support every football game, every dance competition and even took time to make sure those less fortunate had everything needed in order to make sure they could be participants as well. Herman loved to play dominoes, he loved eating watermelon, Whataburgers (mustard with no onions, ice cream and popcorn. He loved to barbeque and make fried chicken and even taught Brenda how to make cream corn and sweet potatoes.
Herman confessed Christ at a very young age and rededicated his life to Christ on November 17th, 1985 at Grace Church, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Just recently he asked Pastor Brian to pray with him to make sure Jesus was in his heart. Herman was blessed to receive a kidney transplant on September 19, 2003 and was able to resume a somewhat normal life. He loved to serve others and was always giving.
Visitation will be at 10 am with a service to begin at 11 am on Saturday, August 5th at Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock. A reception will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Round Rock, with a gathering for the graveside committal service at 4 pm at Round Rock Cemetery.
Herman (George Washington) Harrison, Jr., passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus in Round Rock, Texas on Thursday, July 27th at 70 years of age. Herman Harrison, Jr. was born on February 10, 1947 in Bryan, Texas to Herman Harrison, Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison.
Herman is survived by his wife, Brenda Kirk Harrison, children, Tiffanie Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Landon Harrison and Felicite Harrison all of Round Rock, Texas, Gary Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Kerry Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Dorian Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Michael Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Darshell Reed, Stockton, California, Xavian Harrison, Dallas, Texas, Kimberly (Nick) Senter, Jersey City, New Jersey, Chakara (Gerad) Chancellor, Glenn Heights, Texas, Chadwick (Nicole) Giles, Cincinnati, Ohio, Amber (Maurice) Hurts, Houston, Texas, Kevin Harrison, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Ryun Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brothers, Arthur Ray(Pearl) Harrison of Bryan, Texas, Jerry (Deborah) Harrison of Pflugerville, Texas and Bruce Harrison of Caldwell, Texas. Brothers-in-love Onnie I.(Margienell) Kirk, Jr., Pastor Samuel E.(Cynthia) Kirk both of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sister-in-loves Linda J. Kirk of El Paso, Texas. Bettie Beard of Waco, Texas, Barbara Wilson or Dallas, Texas and Gay Onna (Lester) Miles of Mesquite, Texas. One Uncle, Charlie Harrison Jr., three Aunts, Leola Johnson, Essie Lee Kidd, Martha L. Smokes, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many, many adopted sons, daughters, granddaughters and grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Harrison Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison, Father and Mother in-love, Pastor Onnie I. Kirk, Sr. and Mary Jane McGruder Kirk, and Brother and Sister-in-love Pastor David A. (Dr. Patricia Ann) Kirk and siblings Fred and Leroy Harrison, Caral Ann Harrison Johnson and Patricia Ann Harrison McNeil.
Education has always been important, Herman graduated from Freeman High School in Caldwell, Texas as Salutatorian. Herman received multiple college degrees, an Accounting degree from Texas Tech University, a Business Degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. He met “the girl of his dreams”, Brenda Kay Kirk, at a bus stop in Dallas, Texas and told her that he was going to marry her on that very first day. They married on October 22, 1983.
Herman was a long-time employee of Southwestern Bell, now known as AT&T, in Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. He retired after 23 years of service in 2003. He enjoyed traveling and built a business out of his hobby, Capital Gains Network. He grew his home-based travel business to include a network of over 600 agents and structured it so that everyone could enjoy the financial benefits. Herman and Brenda welcomed 4 children to their marriage. His children remember him as a generous and hilarious man who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Herman was one of the founding Board of Directors for CES & Associates, Nashville, Tennessee, he served as the first hearing Chairman of the Texas Relay Commission, he was blessed to testify before the FCC in Washington, D. C. on behalf of Southwestern Bell, he served on the Board for the Austin Urban League, he was the Treasurer for the 2003 -2004 Round Rock High School Dragonettes Booster Club when his daughter, Tiffanie was the Colonel. He served as Head Usher at his beloved church, Victory Austin for many years and also enjoyed being a part of the drama team. One of his favorite characters played was “Death” in the play “In Three Days” the line spoken that was most notable even to this day, “He’s dead I know dead”.
Herman was extremely creative he loved to work with his hands. He designed and built a deck for their first home, he customized golf clubs, and when able he loved to landscape and build mailbox gardens. He also built dollhouses with electricity and all of the furnishings to include wallpaper in each room. There was never a task he would not take on, however, he was notorious for always choosing to start a major project especially when company was about to arrive.
He received the “Nova” Award for saving a man’s life on his way back to work during his lunch hour who had been hit by a car and left for dead. He once shared with the family that he was the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion in New Mexico as a teenager. He loved to volunteer and serve people. Herman always made time to support every football game, every dance competition and even took time to make sure those less fortunate had everything needed in order to make sure they could be participants as well. Herman loved to play dominoes, he loved eating watermelon, Whataburgers (mustard with no onions, ice cream and popcorn. He loved to barbeque and make fried chicken and even taught Brenda how to make cream corn and sweet potatoes.
Herman confessed Christ at a very young age and rededicated his life to Christ on November 17th, 1985 at Grace Church, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Just recently he asked Pastor Brian to pray with him to make sure Jesus was in his heart. Herman was blessed to receive a kidney transplant on September 19, 2003 and was able to resume a somewhat normal life. He loved to serve others and was always giving.
Visitation will be at 10 am with a service to begin at 11 am on Saturday, August 5th at Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock. A reception will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Round Rock, with a gathering for the graveside committal service at 4 pm at Round Rock Cemetery.
Herman is survived by his wife, Brenda Kirk Harrison, children, Tiffanie Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Landon Harrison and Felicite Harrison all of Round Rock, Texas, Gary Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Kerry Harrison, Bryan, Texas, Dorian Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Michael Harrison, Caldwell, Texas, Darshell Reed, Stockton, California, Xavian Harrison, Dallas, Texas, Kimberly (Nick) Senter, Jersey City, New Jersey, Chakara (Gerad) Chancellor, Glenn Heights, Texas, Chadwick (Nicole) Giles, Cincinnati, Ohio, Amber (Maurice) Hurts, Houston, Texas, Kevin Harrison, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Ryun Harrison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brothers, Arthur Ray(Pearl) Harrison of Bryan, Texas, Jerry (Deborah) Harrison of Pflugerville, Texas and Bruce Harrison of Caldwell, Texas. Brothers-in-love Onnie I.(Margienell) Kirk, Jr., Pastor Samuel E.(Cynthia) Kirk both of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sister-in-loves Linda J. Kirk of El Paso, Texas. Bettie Beard of Waco, Texas, Barbara Wilson or Dallas, Texas and Gay Onna (Lester) Miles of Mesquite, Texas. One Uncle, Charlie Harrison Jr., three Aunts, Leola Johnson, Essie Lee Kidd, Martha L. Smokes, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many, many adopted sons, daughters, granddaughters and grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Harrison Sr. and Mary Lee Love Harrison, Father and Mother in-love, Pastor Onnie I. Kirk, Sr. and Mary Jane McGruder Kirk, and Brother and Sister-in-love Pastor David A. (Dr. Patricia Ann) Kirk and siblings Fred and Leroy Harrison, Caral Ann Harrison Johnson and Patricia Ann Harrison McNeil.
Education has always been important, Herman graduated from Freeman High School in Caldwell, Texas as Salutatorian. Herman received multiple college degrees, an Accounting degree from Texas Tech University, a Business Degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois. He met “the girl of his dreams”, Brenda Kay Kirk, at a bus stop in Dallas, Texas and told her that he was going to marry her on that very first day. They married on October 22, 1983.
Herman was a long-time employee of Southwestern Bell, now known as AT&T, in Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. He retired after 23 years of service in 2003. He enjoyed traveling and built a business out of his hobby, Capital Gains Network. He grew his home-based travel business to include a network of over 600 agents and structured it so that everyone could enjoy the financial benefits. Herman and Brenda welcomed 4 children to their marriage. His children remember him as a generous and hilarious man who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Herman was one of the founding Board of Directors for CES & Associates, Nashville, Tennessee, he served as the first hearing Chairman of the Texas Relay Commission, he was blessed to testify before the FCC in Washington, D. C. on behalf of Southwestern Bell, he served on the Board for the Austin Urban League, he was the Treasurer for the 2003 -2004 Round Rock High School Dragonettes Booster Club when his daughter, Tiffanie was the Colonel. He served as Head Usher at his beloved church, Victory Austin for many years and also enjoyed being a part of the drama team. One of his favorite characters played was “Death” in the play “In Three Days” the line spoken that was most notable even to this day, “He’s dead I know dead”.
Herman was extremely creative he loved to work with his hands. He designed and built a deck for their first home, he customized golf clubs, and when able he loved to landscape and build mailbox gardens. He also built dollhouses with electricity and all of the furnishings to include wallpaper in each room. There was never a task he would not take on, however, he was notorious for always choosing to start a major project especially when company was about to arrive.
He received the “Nova” Award for saving a man’s life on his way back to work during his lunch hour who had been hit by a car and left for dead. He once shared with the family that he was the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion in New Mexico as a teenager. He loved to volunteer and serve people. Herman always made time to support every football game, every dance competition and even took time to make sure those less fortunate had everything needed in order to make sure they could be participants as well. Herman loved to play dominoes, he loved eating watermelon, Whataburgers (mustard with no onions, ice cream and popcorn. He loved to barbeque and make fried chicken and even taught Brenda how to make cream corn and sweet potatoes.
Herman confessed Christ at a very young age and rededicated his life to Christ on November 17th, 1985 at Grace Church, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Just recently he asked Pastor Brian to pray with him to make sure Jesus was in his heart. Herman was blessed to receive a kidney transplant on September 19, 2003 and was able to resume a somewhat normal life. He loved to serve others and was always giving.
Visitation will be at 10 am with a service to begin at 11 am on Saturday, August 5th at Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock. A reception will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church, Round Rock, with a gathering for the graveside committal service at 4 pm at Round Rock Cemetery.
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