Mr. Stewart M. Harrison 's Obituary
Stewart M. Harrison, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born in Whitesville, New York on December 5, 1935 to George and Myrtle Harrison, he graduated WHitesville Central School in 1954 and resided in his hometown until 1993 and then in Leesburg, Fl for the remainder of his life. Stewart was employed by CE-Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY as a welder for 30 years while also maintaining his small farm and teaching welding at Breedon's School of Welding in Genesee, PA. Stewart was handy in community and would often lend a hand to his neighbors in need. He had many friends throughout his lifetime and took the time to check in on them all on a regular basis. He loved watching Syracuse and Duke basketball and was a big Yankees and Cubs fan. You could often find Stewart socializing with his friends in the Leesburg community at Dip-A-Dee Donuts over coffee and the best donuts in town. Most of all, Stewart loved simply sitting in his swing and visiting with neighbors and taking pride in showing off his family. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be missed by many.
Stewart is survived by his beloved wife Eleanor Harrison of Leesburg, Four children: Daughter Joan Coleman (Cleon Densmore), Son Michael Harrison (Sherri Mattison), daughter Norene Harrison (Ron Stewart) and daughter Cindy Urbates (Pete). Nine Grandchildren; Jason Coleman (Brandi), Justin Coleman (Alicia), Nathan Mattison (Samantha Walsh), Eric Harrison, Jenna Payls (Chris), Kyle Ricketts (Danyel), Chad Ricketts, Jay Urbates, and Kayla Urbates. Six Great Grandchildren; Lucas Coleman, Allison Coleman, Lorelai Coleman, Rhett Coleman, Maci Payls and Treyson Payls and sister Ardith Lee. Stewart was predeceased by his parents; George and Myrtle Harrison, wife Arlene (Davenport) Harrison, brothers; Phillip, Stanley and Gary Harrison, grandson Jared Coleman, step daughter Gail Willson and
Stewart is also survived by his step-son Gary Cline (Tasha Schettine). Step-grandchildren; Jeffrey Willson (Jessica), Gabriel Miles, (Thomas) Patrick Willson (Ashley), Stephen Willson (Brianna) and Kathryn Sherwood (Josh) and nine step-great grandchildren; Emma Crain, Melissa Willson, Meranda Willson, Lilly Willson, Patrick Willson, Abigail Willson, Brooke Willson, Cameron Willson and Peyton Miles.
A Celebration Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, February 29th from 1 to 3PM at the Scottish Highlands Recreation Hall, 1 Scottish HIghlands Blvd., Leesburg, Florida 34788
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