Barrow County, GA

Obituaries

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Bethlehem Man Passes
A. J. Harrison, One of County's Oldest Citizens Dies
A. J. Harrison, on of the oldest and most respected citizens of the Bethlehem section of Barrow county died at his home in that community Monday evening at six thirty o'clock. Death followed an illness of several weeks. Mr. Harrison was eighty three years of age and had lived all his life in the section where he was born and reared. He was a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Georgia and for nearly three quarters of a century had been one of the leading citizens of his section of the state.
For a long time he had been a loyal member of the Corinth Methodist church and lived his religion in his every day life and in his dealings with his neighbors. He was an outstanding citizen always lending his influence to worthy causes and projects that promised the development on his community and section.
Funeral services were held from Corinth church Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. P. Chandler, a life long friend and Rev. R. E. Lyle, pastor of the Bethlehem Methodist church. One of the largest crowds ever to gather for such an occasion was present to pay a last tribute of respect and love to the deceased. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Williams and Cannon Funeral Home in charge of the burial arrangements.
Surviving Mr. Harrison are his wife and the following nine children: Mrs. G. W. Fuller, Mrs. J. H. Austin, Mrs. J. G. Thompson, and Mrs. H. G. Adcock of Winder; J. T. Harrison of Bethlehem; Mrs. J. E. Holloway, Lexington, Okla., Henry Harrison, Blanchard, Okla; Mrs Calvin Etheridge of Dacula; Lloyd Harrison of Monroe.
One sister, Mrs. J. H. Beddingfield of Lakemont, also survives.

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The Winder News, Wednesday 27 June 1956 (front page)
Noted Bethlehem Citizen Dies After Extended Illness
The Bethlehem Community and people throughout Barrow County were saddened this week because of the death of Mr. J. T. Harrison. Mr. Harrison passed away at the Winder-Barrow Hospital on Sunday, June 24th after an extended illness. He was 78 years old having been born on October 28, 1877, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harrison
Mr. Harrison was an official of the Bethlehem Methodist Church for several years, serving in the capacity of steward and trustee and taught the Adult Bible Class for a number of years. He was Justice of Peace for Bethlehem District for many years and served as chairman of the Barrow County Board of Education for several years. Mr. Harrison also served as Tax Assessor for Barrow County for two years. He was well known and held in high esteem for his willingness to assist in anything that was for the betterment of his community.
Funeral services for Mr. Harrison were held on Tuesday afternoon, June 26th at 3 o'clock at the Bethlehem Methodist Church with the Rev. L. G. Martin and Rev. Marvin Brewer as the officiating ministers. The remains were placed in state at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery with Wise Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Tanner Harrison; three sons, Ernest Harrison, Bethlehem; James Harrison, Winder; and M. C. Harrison, of Sylvester, Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. Boyd Baggett, Lawrenceville; Mrs. Ethridge Blount, Savannah; and Mrs. Russell Daniel, Fr., Athens; two brothers, Henry Harrison, Blanchard, Okla.; and Lloyd Harrison, Bethlehem; five sisters, Mrs. John Austin, Bethlehem; Mrs. Calvin Ethridge, Dacula; Mrs. Lucy Holloway, Blanchard, Okla.; Mrs. Gertrude Adcock, Bethlehem; and Mrs. Gordon Thompson, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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The Winder News, Wednesday 13 December 1967
Funeral Services At Bethlehem
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. J. T. (Minnie) Harrison, 87, of Bethlehem passed away on December 8th at the Heritage Convalescent Center in Athens following an extended illness. She was born in Gwinnett County on October 12, 1880, the daughter of the late Middleton C. Tanner and Georgia Adams Tanner. She married James Thomas Harrison in 196, who preceded her in death by eleven years. She was a devoted member of the Bethlehem Methodist Church for over sixty years.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, December 10th, at 2:00 o'clock at the Bethlehem Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Lumpkin officiating. The remains lay in state in the Church from 1:30 until the funeral hour, Interment was in the church cemetery with Wise Funeral Home of Winder in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers serving were Lamar Ridgeway, J. P. Boyd, Duel Ridgeway, Ed Rogers, Leon Pruett, and Learnold Lovin, all members of the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by children, Ernest Harrison, Bethlehem; James Harrison, Winder; M. C. Harrison, Sylvester; Mrs. Boyd Baggett, Lawrenceville; Mrs. T. E. Blount, Savannah; and Mrs. Russell Daniel, Fr., Athens. Brothers A. C. Tanner, G. C. Tanner, and M. D. Tanner, all of Atlanta; sisters, Mrs. R. L. Harrison, Bethlehem; Miss Neita Tanner, East Point; and Mrs. Mark Anthony, Cincinnati, Ohio. 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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Julia Patrick Harrison
Bethlehem
Julia Patrick Harrison, 88, died Thursday, March 16, 2000.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Harrison was a daughter of the late Miles and Ara House Patrick and was the widow of Ernest C. Harrison. She was a member of Rockwell Universalist Church and attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She taught from 1930-1969 at Rockwell, County Line, Holsenbeck and Bethlehem elementary schools.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Rev. William H. Kirby and Dr. Rebecca Jones officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.
Survivors include three sisters, Nell Fleeman, Winder, Lucille McDonald, Gainesville, and Peggy Harrell, Athens; a brother, Clyde ''Cope'' Patrick, Winder; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Athens Daily News, Friday, March 17, 2000

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James T. Harrison Jr. 
Winder 
James Thomas Harrison Jr., 90, died Wednesday, July 3, 2002.
A native of Bethlehem, Mr. Harrison was a son of the late James Thomas ''Tom'' Harrison Sr. and Minnie Lee Tanner Harrison. He was retired as president of the Bank of Barrow and served as vice chairman of the bank's board for many years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce and the Winder Board of Education. He was a district supervisor for the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District and was a member of First Christian Church, where he served as an elder and trustee and he was in the choir.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church of Winder.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Jones; a daughter, Judith Harrison, Reston, Va.; a son, James William Harrison, Winder; two sisters, Mary Hamilton, Waycross, and Grace Daniel, Athens; a brother, M. C. Harrison, Sylvester; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Winder or the American Cancer Society.
Athens Banner-Herald, Thursday, July 4, 2002

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Athens Daily News/Banner Herald 20 April 2001
Harold Harrison
Bethlehem
Harold Harrison, 80, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
Mr. Harrison was a son of the late Robert Luther and Susie Tanner Harrison. He was the founder of Harrison Poultry and a World War II Army Veteran. He was a former Georgia State Senator 1962-64, Chairman of the Board of Education, Chairman W-B Hospital Board, and Board Member of the Bank of Barrow. He was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jay Tenney and William Kirby officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Hall Harrison; two daughters, Kelley Hall Tison, Athens and Bobbie Ann Reynolds, Atlanta; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, One Corporate Square S127, Atlanta, Ga. 30329 or Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
Athens Daily News, Friday, April 20, 2001.