Ted Harrison, Jr.

Ted Harrison, Jr., 76, of Hughes, Ark., passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 in Memphis, Tenn. He was born on Nov. 1, 1938 in Jonesboro, Ark. to the late Edgar Theodore and Helen Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a member and Deacon of the Hughes First Baptist Church for many years. After graduating Hughes High School, he attended and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1961. After graduation, he joined his father in their family business. He was a University of Arkansas Pi Kappa Alpha member, Gideon, Rotary Member and Paul Harris Fellow, and Scout Master of Troop 48. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ellen (Davis) Harrison of the home; two sons, John Davis (Alexia) Harrison, McKinney, Texas and Paul Bowen (Jennifer) Harrison, Argyle, Texas; grandchildren: Davis Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Kelsey Harrison, Ashley Harrison, and Chloe Harrison; sister, Ann Fitzgerald, Sheridan, Ark.; and nieces, Christy Wells and Ann Fitzgerald and nephew, David Fitzgerald. Visitation will be from 6 until 7:30 p.m., Sunday at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday at First Baptist Church in Hughes, Ark. with Brother Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.