Obia M.

Harrison

Obia M. Harrison, son of the late Nora Neel Harrison and Omer C. Harrison was born at Centerville, MO. on June 18, 1918 he departed his life on April 22, 2008 having attained the age of 89 years, 10 months and 4 days. Obia was united in marriage to Zelma Campbell on March 1, 1941 in St. Charles, Missouri, and to this loving union one son was born. Obia worked as a machinist and rebuilt engines for H&H. Obia was a member of the Redford Baptist Church. His hobbies included, restoring old cars and tractors, working jigsaw puzzles and seek-n-find puzzles, riding 4 wheelers, NASCAR racing, traveling, visiting friends and family,and taking good care of his yard. Obia and Zelma enjoyed traveling to restaurants to go out to eat, if they heard of a good eating place, no matter how far away they bragged about eating there.

Obia was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Nora Harrison, one brother, Clinton Harrison, and one sister, Jean Scott.

Obia is survived by his wife of 67 years, Zelma Harrison of Redford, one son, James Harrison and his wife Janice of Florissant, two grandchildren Julia Seibert and her husband Raymond of St. Charles, Jennifer Harrison of Florissant,and four great grandchildren; Alek, Nick, Annie, and Emilie all of St. Charles. Obia was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Services will be held at a later date.