Edward Harrison, Jr

Edward Charles Harrison, Jr. "Eddie"

A loving husband, devoted father, and great-grandfather, succumbed to his battle with Alzheimer's on March 27th 2015, passing away at the age of 76 in the arms of his loving family.

Eddie was born in Baton Rouge, LA on August 28,1938. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1957 where he excelled in football, baseball, and track. While attending LSU from 1958 to 1960, he met his wife of 54 years, Peggy Forgey Harrison.

After serving as an active-duty member of the U.S. Army Reserve for six years, Eddie returned to Baton Rouge to start a career in sales with Olivetti. Not long after, he formed a partnership with friends to found Associated Business Equipment, one of Louisiana's leading office equipment dealerships for more than 30 years.

As an avid sports fan, Eddie particularly loved LSU football. He was a long-time football and basketball season ticket holder, and loved to spend his Saturday nights as marshal at the games. Unapologetically, he was also a long-suffering fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians.

He was very devoted to his family and his church, St. John's United Methodist. Above all, Eddie was a loving father and there was nothing that he would not do for his children or grandchildren.

His parents, Edward C. Harrison Sr. and wife Willie Harrison of Baton Rouge and his sister Kathy Lard of Baton Rouge, preceded Eddie in death.

He is survived by wife, Peggy; children, Jeanne Mathes and husband Leon of New Orleans, Scott Harrison of Saugerties, New York, Stacey Luther and husband Donald Gene, Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Keith Harrison and wife Gena of Baton Rouge; brothers, Wayne Harrison and wife Beverly of Denham Springs, and Dennis Harrison and fiancé Robin Marshall of St. Francisville; grandchildren, Danielle Basilica, Brandy Luther, Luke Hidalgo, Austin Jenkins, Avery Jenkins, Allison Jenkins, Aiden Jenkins, Holly Harrison, Brett Mathes, Leigh Ann Burt; and great-granddaughter Riley Lewis.

Family request visitation hours be observed on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation hours will resume on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Eddie's family would like to give special thanks to our new extended family, the wonderful, loving staff of Our House of Respite. Additional thanks to everyone at Charlie's Place and Alzheimer Services of BR, St. John's United Methodist Church, and Sandra Stemley, for all of the loving care and compassion given to our cherished father.

In lieu of flowers, we would ask that you honor Eddie by supporting Charlie's Place at http://www.alzbr.org/.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook, leave a personal note to the family or order flowers at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Service

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
11:00 AM

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816