Francis Eugene Harrison, age 77 of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his home. Francis was born August 29, 1936 in Chipley to the late Cleveland and Myrtis (Smith) Harrison. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and former corrections officer for the State of Florida. In addition to his family, he loved fishing and hunting.
Francis is preceded in death by three brothers; Sammy Harrison of Chipley, FL, Harold Harrison of Belle Glade, FL, Wendell Harrison of Bristol, FL and one sister; Miriam Kelly of Chipley, FL.
Survivors include; his wife, Rebecca (Ramsey) Harrison of Vernon, FL; two sons, Glynn S. Curry Jr. of Chipley, FL and Walter Curry of Houma, LA; two daughters, Glynna Curry of Crestview, FL and Judith Register of Dothan, AL; one brother, Donald Harrison of Panama City, FL; one sister, Rita Rainey of Tarpon Springs, FL; eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Robert Tharpe officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley.