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James Yown Harrison Summerville - A memorial service for the celebration of the life of James Yown Harrison "Jack" will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2pm at Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West Third South Street, Summerville, South Carolina, officiated by the Reverend Mitchell Houston. The family will receive visitors following the service in the church social hall. A private inurnment will be held in the Memorial Garden at Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, at a later date. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 111 Waring Street, Summerville, South Carolina 29483; Hospice of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464; or Music Department at Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West Third South Street, Summerville, South Carolina 29483. Born in Columbia, Mr. Harrison was the son of the late Archibald Franklin Harrison, Junior and the late Marguerite Yown Harrison. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Charles Frederick Harrison and Archibald Franklin Harrison, III. He was a graduate of Dreher High School in 1954 and Duke University in 1958 where he lettered in football and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He retired from Banks Construction Company. Jack was a loyal member of Bethany United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school, was board chairman of Church Council, and served on the Building Committee. Jack was active in his community serving as Chairman of Dorchester Two District School Board and served as an Area Commissioner and Chairman at Trident Technical College. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lynn Eddy Harrison;, three daughters: Kathy (Lincoln) Jones, Karen (Henry) Thompson, and Mary Lynn (Brooks) Harlow and six grandchildren: Harrison and Dale Thompson, Gantt and Mary Lollis Jones, and Mary Baxter and Isabel Harlow. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2018.

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Camille Burdick

February 14, 2018

Lynn and family I am so very sorry to hear about Jack. God be with you during your time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed by all.

Greorge Furr

February 13, 2018

Lynn, Kathy, Karen, Marylynn, and families: I have many wonderful memories of your time in Greenville. My continued prayers are with you all.

February 10, 2018

So sorry for your loss....George

Cynthia Jones

February 10, 2018

Dear Kathy and Karen and families, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. What a wonderful man. Larger than life with a heart equally big. My condolences to all of you. I was speaking of your father just the other day. I am so sorry Bill is not in town to represent our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Much love Cindy

Kaye Davis

February 9, 2018

Lynn, Kathy, Karen and Mary Lynn: I am very sad to hear about Big Jack. I have the best memories of him both as a child in Greenville and later when Kathy and I found each other at a rush party! He always made me laugh! I miss you guys and wish I could be there with you. All my love, Kaye

February 9, 2018

Oh- Lynn,Karen,Kathy,Marylynn, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I have always admired this big bear of a man. Not only was he a great leader in our community & church for decades but I saw him as a compassionate father and a caring man who always took the time to speak to me no matter how busy the hallway was at Bethany. Though there are tears in your eyes now I know, as you do, how wonderfully blessed you were to be the cherished family of Jack Harrison. He was a great man! Kevin Weathers

Amy Funderburk

February 9, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was such a wonderful influence to my husband, Billy Grayson. I know Jack will be missed.

Bo-J Claxton

February 9, 2018

What a great guy! I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Big Jack. I'm thinking of all of you at this time.

Anne Peeler

February 9, 2018

Lynn and family, Jerry and I are so very saddened to hear of Jack's death. He was such a nice, kind man and a true gentleman! Please know that we are praying that God will hold you very close during this time of grief and sadness.. Much love to you all.

Mari Wood

February 9, 2018

Mr. Jack was such a wonderful man, father, grandfather and friend. May God bless you with his peace and comfort during this time. Love you all.

Teague McQueen

February 9, 2018

Kathy,
Thinking of you and keeping your family in my prayers.

Susan/Curtis Perry

February 9, 2018

You are all in our thoughts and prayers..
Love you!

Laura Ozment

February 9, 2018

Prayers for you all during this very difficult time . Lean on the Lord . He is with you. His arms are strong and comforting .

February 9, 2018

Lynn, I was so sorry to learn of Jack's death. I have many fond memories of his friendship and of playing sandlot basketball with him after school. Praying for you and your girls during this time of grief. Love to you and your family. Dick Lucas

February 9, 2018

Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of Jack's death. I have so many fond memories of his friendship and of our playing sandlot basketball after school. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. Love to you and your daughters. Dick Lucas

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