Ervin Harrison
Ervin Joe “EJ” Harrison, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in a local hospital.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from DuPont with over 30 years of service. Ervin dedicated his life to Jehovah and symbolized his dedication by being baptized on January 17, 1981 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry, Sr. and Mamie Harrison; brothers, Harold and John Henry Harrison, Jr.; sisters, Louise Stephens and Juanita Anderson; daughters, Linda Harrison and Karen Harrison.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Betty Mae Harrison; sons, Darrell (Connie) Harrison, Michael Harrison, Edwin Harrison, Harold (Aretha) Harrison, and Kevin (Jackie) Harrison; daughters, Tara Harrison and Kimberly Harrison; brother, Raymond Harrison; sisters, Edna Moorer and Barbara Davis; 10 grandchildren of which Autumn Harrison was like a daughter; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; cousins; a host of other relatives and friends.
He will lie in state on Thursday, June 1, after 12:30 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Friday, June 2, at 10 a.m. in the chapel with Brother Patrick Martin giving the discourse. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.