Bobby L. Harrison
November 22, 1935 ~ August 10, 2015
He was born in Glasgow, the son of the late Taylor and Helen Harrison. He was of the Baptist faith, a retired ceramic tile contractor and retailer. He is survived by Wilma, his wife and soulmate of 60 years; four daughters: Donna (Mark) Manning of Lexington, Barbara (Earl) Richardson of Georgetown, Vicki (Sammy) Monroe of Cave City, Ellen Harrison of Louisville; grandchildren: Michelle Jones (Belinda Setters) of Louisville, Sammye Jo Estes (JR) of Cave City, Dana Monroe of Cave City, Melissa Manning of Fredericksburg, VA, Christopher Manning of Lexington; great-grandchildren: Matthew and Miken Estes of Cave City; and special nephew: Kevin Harrison of Glasgow. He is survived locally by one brother Ronald (Linda) Harrison and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill, Joe, James, Wayne, Carl, and grandson Matthew Monroe. He attended Liberty Street schools and Bowling Green Business University. Bob was a member of the Kentucky National Guard 149th Infantry at Bowling Green, Kentucky and a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He operated Harrison Tile Co. from 1963 to 2001 and SK Supply from 1981 to 2001.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday until time for services at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Matt Monroe Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1316, Glasgow, KY 42142-1316.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.
Aunt Wilma & rest of family theirs no words that I can write to ease your pain .Uncle Bobby what a wonderful god fearing man. He loved all of you deeply. There ‘s so many memories growing up at mammy & pappy Harrison . Those memories will always be in our hearts. So blessed for the time we had with him. Love & prayers to all .
Sam & Vicky my prayers are withyou
Wilma and family, May GOD be your comforter in this your time of sorrow.
many memories of the days when we were all young, and our children were babies together.
I pray for you all to be comforted ,,God bless you all,
love ,Shirley,john amd the boys
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charters, Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Aunt Wilma & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I cherish the great memories of visiting your home growing up and I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Uncle Bobby was loved by many. God Bless.
Love, Helen/Sissy
My heart goes out to each of you. I will never forget the wonderful way you all included me in your family Christmas when I was going through a lose too.
When you say goodbye to your dearest friend and you say I’ll see you again, when you feel you can’t go on another day, and you kneel down and pray that’s when faith steps in. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. Love you!
Your entire family is in our thoughts & prayers. Love you all.
Prayers and thoughts are with you during this time and in the days ahead.
Wilma and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bobby was my uncle although I haven’t saw him since I was a young girl, Bill was my father. I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will help heal your hearts. My prayers for the family.