Richard Patton Harrison

Richard Patton Harrison, age 80, of Palestine, Texas, formerly of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Saturday, the 25th day of November 2023.  Richard was born in Loraine, Texas, on the 22nd day of September 1943 to parents Luther and Nancy Harrison, of Colorado City, Texas. 

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, and his nephews Cody Harrison and Lance Harrison.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Harrison, and his brother, Fred Harrison and wife Linda, of Lubbock, Texas. 

Richard was a draftsman for 30 years with West Texas Utilities and Tippett and Gee Engineering before working as a bridge inspector for the Texas Department of Transportation.  After retiring, Richard and Betty moved to Palestine in 2018.  Richard was a loving, and faithful husband.  He was a good Christian man and has now seen his Savior face to face.

Richard loved deer hunting, camping, bowling, playing 42, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.  He collected model classic cars and served as head judge for 10 years at a racetrack in Abilene, Texas.  He also loved to draw and was a fine artist.  Richard will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Funeral services to celebrate Richard’s life are to be conducted at 11:30 in the morning on Thursday, the 30th day of November 2023 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jim Gunnels officiating the service.  Interment will follow in Rock Church Cemetery in the Blackfoot Community.

Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the start of the service at Rhone Funeral Home.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Kellous Price, Jeff Campbell, Leighton Brown, Bill Brown, Pip McGee, and Rusty Davis.  Honorary pallbearers include Mike Brown, Jerry Campbell, and J.D. Hughes.

Funeral services for Richard Patton Harrison are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. 

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