James P. Harrison, 85, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 26, 2007 at home after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner with Peabody Coal and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek.
He is survived by: 3 Sons: James “Pete” Harrison of FL; Richard Harrison of Alum Creek and Brett Harrison of Poca; 5 Daughters: Mona Taylor, Arletta Anderson, Deloria McCormick all of Alum Creek; Genevia DeBord of Parkersburg, Dewanna Flowers of Alum Creek; 17 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, October 29, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery with military graveside rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Sunday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.