Dennis Harrison

DENNIS EDWARD "EDDIE" HARRISON

Dennis Edward "Eddie" Harrison, age 62, of Revere, MO, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2009, at Kahoka, MO.

He was born July 8, 1946 at Fort Madison, IA, a son of Floyd E. and Marjorie May Gee Harrison.

On May 10, 1968, he was united in marriage to Roberta "Bobbe" Verdon in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Survivors include his wife, "Bobbe", of Revere, MO; two sons, Michael Harrison and his wife, Kathy, of Luray, MO, and Jason Harrison and Jennifer Nelson of Revere, MO; two daughters, Missy Harrison and Dennis Orton of Barnett, MO, and Dorrie Harrison of Wayland, MO; eight grandchildren: Tara and Tressa Harrison, Kailynn, Tucker, and Tanner Harrison, Mandy Orton and her fiancé, Brad Hunt, Jessica Lambert, and Trenton Toops;a brother, Ronnie Harrison and his wife, Linda, of Revere, MO; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mike and Dee Verdon of Lowell, MI, Todd and Sue Verdon of Fort Madison, IA, and, Theresa and Roger Cook of Donnellson, IA; as well as several aunts and uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Kana Peterson.

Eddie attended Revere Schools. He was a construction worker most of his life, retiring at the age of 55 from the Local 525. Following his retirement, he worked for local farmers and did various construction and other jobs in the area. He spent a lot of time at Wilcoxson Trucking and at local restaurants, visiting with his many friends. He loved to ride 4-wheelers and on Fridays got acquainted with everyone working on the Avenue of the Saints from St. Francisville to West Quincy as he rode that route inspecting their work and progress. He also spent time helping others and cooked many pounds of fish and chicken for local benefits with Jerry Redding and the Breakfast Club. Most of all, he loved his family. They were his greatest treasures and richest blessings.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. Goldie Laymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Revere Cemetery.

Friends can call after 11 a.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the family.