Wednesday, December 18, 2013

James Kyle Harrison

James Kyle Harrison, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Jim was born on February 4, 1954, to Thomas R. Harrison and Jacqueline F. Harrison Jones.

He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn Harrison (Nee: Markworth); his children, Hilary, Jacqueline, Alexander (Brittany Litwicki) and Madeline; four grandsons, Ricky Ramirez, Erik & Dominick Ynnocencio, and Paxton Harrison; his beloved Moma, Jacqueline Jones; his brothers, Steve (Gail), John (Justine); and sister, Ginger (Paul) Minneti.

He is further survived by Mary Harrison (Rick) Shaw; his nieces and nephews, Ken Harrison, Bridget (Bob Hatcher), Jaimie Harrison Utley, Adrienne Schaeberg, Amber Harrison-Apude, Joel and Paul Minneti. He is also survived by the Alfred Markworth and Adam Markworth families; nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Thomas R. Harrison (1965); brother, Mark P. Harrison (1990); sister-in-law, Valerie Harrison (1995) and step-father, Ronald B. Jones (2011).

Jim owned and operated The Great Outdoors for over twenty-five years in landscape design and construction and was then employed at Shepherds Ministries greenhouse for over three years. Jim’s passion for horticulture spilled into his personal life where he found happiness and peace in a variety of gardens. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grilling, playing, laughing, and being silly with his grandsons. Jim’s personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ carried him home to peace, wholeness, and everlasting life.

Services to remember Jim and glorify God with praise and worship will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 215 Newman Road, officiated by his longtime mentor and friend, Pastor Dino Galati. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the church from 4 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Memorials to the family are appreciated.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888

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