LUBBOCK - Jerry Bob Harrison died Aug. 1, 2020 at his home in Lubbock at the age of 84. He was born in his grandmother's home in the Lakeview Community to Don and Ruth Harrison on Dec. 21, 1935.
He graduated from Floydada High School in 1954 and was in the Army for a short time before returning to Floydada to help on the family farm. He married Jerry Floyd on June 8, 1957 in Cedar Hill and the family moved to Lubbock in 1960. They served as house parents at the Children's Home of Lubbock from 1967 to 1975.
He retired from Southwestern Public Service after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Green Lawn Church of Christ. He enjoyed golfing and watching his grandchildren participate in various activities. He had a quiet spirit and a caring heart.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jerry Harrison; daughters Kay Shields (Tony) of Christoval, Marty Adcock (Brent) of Anton, and Amy Anderson (Luke) of Ropesville; six grandchildren, Danny McPherson (Courtney), Julie Patterson (Dustin), Kaci Cechan (Clint), Kyle Pikala (Stephanie), Drew Anderson, and Maggie Anderson; seven great-grandchildren, Keegan and Kinsley McPherson, Parks and Payne Patterson, Brady and Graham Cechan and Lacey Vasquez; sisters-in-law, Jaynette Harrison of Floydada, Peggy (Bob) Cowan of Midland, and Iris Floyd of San Antonio and brother-in-law Don (Ruth) Floyd of Ackerly; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Joe Max Harrison.
Graveside services were Aug. 5 at Lakeview Cemetery in Floyd County with Foy Anderson officiating. Arrangements under the care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home.