Bunyon Harrison, Jr.

Mr. Bunyon Harrison, Jr. age 82, of Commerce died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Harrison was born in Commerce to the late, Bunyon and Lois Kelser Harrison, Sr. Mr. Harrison was a retired construction worker and a member of Hurricane Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by his sons, Timothy and Roger Harrison, sister, Betty Rucker, brothers-in-law, Charles Rucker and James Branch, Sr.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife, Maggie Lee Varnum Harrison of Commerce; son, Gregory Harrison (Debra) of Greenville, SC; daughter, Debra Kay Rucker (Steve) of Commerce; grandchildren, Christopher Rucker (Ashley), Alexis and Isaiah Harrison; great granddaughter, Korie Kate Rucker; brothers, John Harrison (Sarah), Floyd Harrison (Glenda), and Jack Harrison (Shirley) all of Commerce; sisters, Dorothy Branch of Charlotte, NC and Mary Yancey (Rev. Mark) of Commerce.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM from Hurricane Grove Baptist Church with the interment following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 6-7 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.