Robert Harrison

Robert Thomas Harrison, Sr. 80 of Sherwood passed away Monday, December 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vanda Lee Bailey Harrison; daughters, Robbie Dillon, Susan Murray (Marlon), Jana King, and sons; Robert "Thomas" Harrison, Jr., and Tim Harrison (Nina) ; eight grandchildren, Stephen Dillon, Jr., Jeremy Murray, Jeffery Murray (Kacey), Whitney Tappan (Trent), Channing Emerson (Daniel), Maitlyn, Scott, and Caleb Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winford R. and Gracie Farnam Harrison; brother, Lloyd Harrison, and son-in-law, Stephen "Rusty" Dillon.

Dad was a lifelong member and Associate Pastor of Northside Pentecostal Church. Dad was a career railroad employee and retired from Rock Island and Union Pacific Railroad. Throughout his career he was promoted to various management positions and worked in several states. Dad was a very successful real estate investor, operating under R & V Realty in which he was the co-owner.

Dad was a true man of God and left behind a great example of how a man should live. He loved his God, his church, and his family. He was a wonderful husband and the absolute greatest at just being "Dad" or "Grandpa". He was never too busy to help, to listen, or to do whatever anyone had need of. There are not enough words to adequately describe the many wonderful qualities he had. He excelled in always being kind, compassionate, forgiving, patient, and understanding. Dad was a true friend to all and those who knew him were richly blessed.

Both the visitation and funeral will be at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 and the Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013. Burial will immediately follow at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of North Little Rock Funeral Home. An online obituary and guestbook are available at www.nlrfh.com . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northside Pentecostal Church % Rev. David Cypert, 1635 Chicot Drive, Conway, AR 72034.