James “Jim” Harrison January 9, 1941 – January 9, 2019 If I can help somebody, (just One person) as I travel along, then my living will not be in vain! James Harrison peacefully passed away on January 9, 2019. James, affectionately known as Jimbo, Jimmy, and Jim was born in Washington, DC to the late Ola Bennett, and Willis Harrison.
He was the 10th child, of 13 children. James attended Ward Memorial A.M.E. Church in Washington, DC. James accepted Jesus Christ early in his life and received Water Baptism.
James sang in the choir, and he had the gift to play the piano by ear. James was educated within the DC Public School System: Burrville Elementary, Kelly Miller Junior High School, and Spingarn High School. He was appreciative of where he came from, and his family heritage.
If you knew James, you knew that he loved helping others. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren tremendously, and would do anything for them. James work ethics were highly commendable, and served as an example to his family, and friends.
He held down several jobs during his life. He worked for Prince George’s Hospital Center, and The Department of Health and Human Services. The vast majority of James career was working as a Boiler Room Engineer within the DC Public School System.
James retired from DC Public Schools with 32 Years of Service! James was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He wore many hats in the following Fraternal organizations: Sidney Mudd Elks Lodge#748, and the Masonics.
James will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish fond memories, former-wife: Sarah Harrison; daughters: Janice, and Vickey; sons: Troy (Latosha), Rodney, and James (Gloria); 18 Grandkids: James, (Syreta) Jason, Jariece, Timothy, Troy, Jewel, Nyles, Nikel, Rayshawn James, April, Dana, Marcus, Nicole, Deonte, Michelle, Jasmine and Azuma; 9 Great-Grand kids: Janel, and Jalen, (twins) Jaeta, Jaden, Jiselle, Julius, Ethan, Logan, and Nolan; sisters: Deloris (Earl, Jr.-D), Patricia (Stanley-D) brother: Floyd Edward (Delores-D), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents; son: Randy (Victoria); sisters: Emma, Elizabeth, Marie (Joseph, Charles-D), Georgie, Willie Mae (Walter-D); Brothers: Charles (Carrie-D), Clinton (Arteena-D), George, and Patrick (Jeanette-D).
Poem Now that I am gone, remember me through smiles, and laughter. And if you need to cry, cry with my family who walk in grief beside you. And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much. I want to leave you something – something much better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I’ve known or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart as well as your mind. You can love me most by letting your love reach out to our love ones; by embracing them and living in their love. Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that’s left of me is love, give me away as best you can.
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