Billy Joe Harrison, beloved husband, and dedicated father and grandfather returned home to his sweetheart and oldest son on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at the age of 68. Born on Aug. 8, 1947, to Jack Harrison and Lucillie Tapp in Kenilworth, Utah, BJ graduated from Cyprus High School in 1966. Immediately after high school, he was drafted into the Army to serve in the Vietnam War where he rose to the rank of SP5. He returned home, where he attended the College of Eastern Utah to play baseball, and graduated with an associate’s degree in science. He began his career with the Tooele Army Depot in 1970 and retired in 2012 after 42 years and one month of service. On Nov. 6, 1981, he married the love of his life, Lola Dee Abernethy, and they were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in 1991. BJ was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Lola Dee Harrison, and his son, William Dion Harrison. BJ served his country and many others in his community with countless hours of coaching, assistant coaching, and service towards the less fortunate. He loved the outdoors, being with his loved ones and teaching youth in any athletic capacity. He married his dear friend Debra Oborn on October 11, 2014. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Jen (Shannon) Brooks, Ryan (Corrine) Harrison, Bryan (Valerie) Holdbrook and Amanda (Brian) Cole. He cherished his 15 precious grandchildren Jordan, Sierra, Brad, Veronica, Alion, Dallon, Harrison, London, Indie, Kigh, Brylie , Liberty, Coalton, Kade, and Kasen. He was survived by his loving wife Debra Oborn Harrison, her children and all of her grandchildren, who all loved their Grandpa BJ. We love you as big as the sky! Memorial Ssrvices will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Erda LDS church house located at 323 E. Erda Way. Friends may call Friday, Nov. 6 at Tate Mortuary, located at 110 S. Main Street in Tooele from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Road.
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Billy Joe Harrison
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