Charles Harrison

Memorial Service: 10 am Saturday May 4, 2019 at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers: Please donate to a favorite charity.

Charles was born in Bryans Mill, Texas on January 24, 1933, next to the youngest of 10 children. He learned farming at an early age while falling in love with airplanes and knew that would become his career. Charles was drafted into the Navy where he was trained and educated in electrical engineering, and in Morse code sending and receiving. During these four years, he flew nearly every day. Upon his release from active duty, he returned to work at General Dynamics/ Lockheed doing what he loved for the next 46 years. He was particularly proud of two award winning “suggestions” while at Lockheed, for money and timesaving improvements to the jets he loved. He also holds two patents for his personal inventions. Charles loved music and was an accomplished ballroom dancer. He was past president of Casa Amigos and Tangle foot Dance Club. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and their accomplishments. The family would like to thank Compassionate health care for their caring sitters, James L West Center for their experienced and caring staff and Community Hospice for filling his final days with comfort, caring, and dignity.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Dean; step-daughter, Cathi; and parents. Surviving him are his son, Charles Brent Harrison and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Jacob, Sofia and James; daughter Angela and husband Jerry Bass; and close friend Cam Beight and her family.