Hugh W. Harrison, Sr.

Ashtabula – Hugh William Harrison, Sr., 55, of West Prospect Road, died Friday, April 9, 1999, as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born April 5, 1944, in Cleveland, the son of Robert J. and Arlene V. (Torok) Harrison and had been a Geneva resident for most of his life before moving to Ashtabula four years ago.

Mr. Harrison worked primarily as a machinist for several different companies.

A trivia buff, he loved to fish, hand-carving his own fishing lures. Mr. Harrison enjoyed gardening, reading music, movies, collecting antique trinkets, and the Cleveland Indians baseball. He was also an excellent artist.

He is survived by his companion of seven years, Jayolene Morgan of Ashtabula; three sons, Hugh Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Neil W. and Kevin R. Harrison, both of Geneva; one grandson, Brandon M. Conacher; four brothers, Robert J. of Oldsmar, Fla., James W. and Gary R., both of Houston, Texas, and Richard L. Harrison of Saybrook Township; four sisters, Ruth Mote, Ellen Harvey, Sherrin Puffenburger, and Lucy Hensley, all of Geneva.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6846, 76 Depot Road, Geneva. A reception in Mr. Harrison’s honor will follow, from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements.

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