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REVEREND JAMES “JIMMY”‘S OBITUARY
Reverend Harrison, “Jimmy”, was born in Meridian, MS. He graduated from Meridian High School then attended Mississippi State University, eventually earning a Masters of Theology from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY.
He married his high school sweetheart, Ginger, in 1963 and they served the United Methodist church faithfully together for 54 years until Ginger’s passing in 2018.
Reverend Harrison was a caring, compassionate, faithful servant of God. He was a Husband, a Father, a brother. He meant so much to so many people. He was a faithful supporter of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Through good and bad times, his support never wavered.
Survivors include his children, Andrew Harrison and Joseph “Joe” Harrison (Scott); granddaughter, Natalie Harrison; sister, Janis Pinion (Charles); and numerous other family members and friends.
Rev. Harrison was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Harrison, his parents, and his brother.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Rev. Harrison be made to Coker’s Chapel United Methodist Church Playground Fund, 3042 Jeff Davis School Rd, Meridian, MS 39301
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A wonderful friend and pastor! We loved Bro Jimmy and Ms Ginger! Our daughter is Dr Misty McNeil DVM that took care of there animals. Love and prayers to y’all!
Such a wonderful person. He was the only one that could get my husband to go to Church. He made such a difference in our lives and he has always been in our thoughts. Our prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed by so many people.