Harbison, Billy Ray

Retired From Combustion Engineering Company After 38 Years

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Billy Ray Harbison
Billy Ray Harbison

Billy Ray Harbison, 81, died on October 13, 2015.

He was a native of Delano, Tn., but had lived in Chattanooga most of his life. He retired from Combustion after 38 years and was a member of Harrison Masonic Lodge #114, Scottish Rites, and Alhambra Shrine. He was a member of Bayside Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Alva Burnette Harbison; brothers, Avery and Kenneth Harbison; sister, Maxine Nichols.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Harbison of Harrison; sons, Tom (Peggy) Harbison and Jeff (Rhonda) Harbison, both of East Ridge; grandchildren, Mat (Katie), Jennifer (Chris), Lindsey, and Ashley; great grandchildren, Landon, Jacob, Josh, Laurel, Meghan, Nora Ann, Nolan, and Sonja; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Lakewood Memory Gardens South with Grady Cooper officiating.

An online guestbook is at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tn. 37416.

Arrangements are by the Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home, 3913 Webb Road, 622-3171.

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