Robey M. Harrison
January 15, 1919 ~ December 10, 2003
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Robey McKinley Harrison, 84, of Fletcher, died Wednesday, December 10, 2003.
Mr. Harrison was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Albert Benjamin and Mattie Smart Harrison and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Alene Marlowe Harrison who died in 1988, a brother Herman Benjamin Harrison, sisters Mary Lorraine Harper and Sally Beatrice Earwood, and a grandson Steve McKinley Harrison, Jr. He was a member of Emma’s Grove Baptist Church where he served as Trustee, Chairman of the Deacons, Administrator of the Cemetery Committee and assistant Choir Director.
He served with the US Army during WW II and was a retired route salesman with Rainbow Bakery.
He is survived by his wife with whom he shared 13 years of loving marriage, Louise Rogers Harrison; one daughter, Gwendolyn Harrison Lyda of Fairview; one son, Steve McKinley Harrison, Sr. and his wife Claudia Moore Harrison of Fletcher; one step-daughter Patricia Rogers Scott of Asheville; three sisters, Jean Harrison Brooks of Newport News, VA, Geneva Harrison Gasperson of Fletcher and Jane Harrison Hardin of Fairview; three brothers, Herbert Andrew Harrison of Lawndale, Melvin Robert Harrison of Jacksonville, FL and Van Hardin Harrison of Charlotte; a grandson Cecil W. Lyda, Jr. and his wife Michelle; a granddaughter Elizabeth Harrison Price and her husband Robert; a great-grandson Kevin Jessie Lyda; two great-granddaughters Rachel Kristin Lyda and Madeline Mae Price; four step-grandchildren, Jason Scott, Nathan Scott, Kristina Scott-Hammock and Melody H. Lindsey and four step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Emma’s Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. H.L. Wilson, Scott Thompson and Donnie Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and at other times will be at the home of the daughter, Gwen Lyda, 46 Robey Drive, Fletcher.
Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorials may be made to Emma’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 1786, Fairview, NC 28730.
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Steve, Gwen, Louise, my most sincere condolences are sent to you on this unhappy-happy occasion when the human part of us does not want to give our loved one up, but the Godly part of us is rejoicing because we know that Uncle Robey is in heaven where there are no tears or pain. Love to all of you and my apologizies that I won’t be able to make it up there in person. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Evelyn
Uncle Robey will be greatly missed in my life. I love you, Gwen, Steve, and Louise.
My Dear Brother Robey I loved you. I will miss you more than I could express in words.Steve,Gwen and
Louise my symphany and prayers are with you.May God bless and guide you day by day
Gwen, Steve, and all members of our family,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry that we can’t come. Please know that I love you all. Uncle Robey is loved and will be missed. Take care and God bless. Love, Sandy
Dear Steve, Gwen, Louise, and other family members,
You have my condolences in the loss of Robey, your beloved family member. Sorry that I can’t attend, but my prayers are with you. I will think of you often as I have in the past.
Much sympathy, John Harper
Dear Gwen, I am so Sorry. I was out of town Friday and will be unable to get back for services Saturday. My prayers are with you and your family. God will see you thru and I will do anything I can.
Dear Gwen, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your Dad. I just found out. Had I known sooner I would have been to the funeral home.My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this time.If there is anything I can do please let me know. God bless you now and during your time of grief.
Love, Martha Maney
Wish so much we could be there with yall. My heart is with you, as are my prayers. Uncle Robey meant the world to me. He always made me feel loved and safe. His presence in it, made the world a better place. He will be missed. My prayers are for his peaceful journey into the next life. Love and Blessings, Lisa
Dear Gwen,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I never realized all that we would face as we grew older & I must say it is not easy. I know your dad is with our Lord & is at peace. I pray that He will comfort you during this very difficult time.
Louise, Gwen, Steve, Claudia, Cecil and Beth,
I am so sorry to hear about Robey. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Angie Boyd Buchanan