Lewis Harrison Jr, 90 was called home on Monday October 21, 2013 at his home in Ventura, CA. Lewis was born to the late Lewis and Emma Harrison on April 23, 1932 in Texarkana, Texas. After attending High School he was called to the U.S. Army and after serving for several years he received an honorable discharge. He moved to Ventura County 60 years ago and worked at the Point Magu Navy Base as a truck driver for 13 years. Lewis also worked for the Ventura Unified School District for several years as a bus driver and he was employed as a bus driver for 20 years for S.C.A.T. until his retirement.
Lewis married his wife Evalene Jessie on December 23, 1960 and they had the honor of celebrating their 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Lewis was united with Olivet Baptist Church in 1960. An active member of the church he served as a Deacon, Church Bus Driver and Sunday School Teacher until his illness.
Lewis leaves to morn his beloved wife Evalene; his son Lewis Harrison III, of Las Vegas, Broderick Harrison of San Francisco; Daughter Sharon Williams of Las Vegas; sister Thelma Watson of Ventura; 2 grandchildren Katrina Harrison and Lewis Harrison IV ; 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the Faith."
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Tuesday October 29, 2013 at JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME 757 E. Main Street Ventura with Rev. John Baylor, presiding minister of Olivet Baptist Church officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours Monday October 28, 2013 from 2 to 5PM in the Funeral Home.
Lewis was Entrusted to the care of the ONLY family owned Funeral Home in the City of Ventura, JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME. To leave an online condolence please visit www.ReardonFuneral.Com