Richard "Dick" L. Harrison, Sr.

He was born on April 10, 1939 in Springfield, the son of James and Vivian (Curry) Harrison. He married Sandra Jean Jones on Jan. 30, 1960 in Springfield and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2015.

Dick worked as a diesel mechanic at Roland Machinery and at J. Wright Equipment in Springfield. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 965. He was known to be a hard worker and was able to fix almost anything. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Most of all he loved his family. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his 3 children, Debra Greenwood of Riverton, Terry (Darryl Cain) Crumly of Chatham, and Richard Harrison Jr. of Springfield; 3 grandchildren, Amanda (Eric) Pedigo, Ronald Greenwood Jr., and Kelsey Greenwood; 3 great-grandchildren, Jase Daley, Braylen Pedigo, and Jersey Pedigo; 5 siblings, Marilyn Johnson, Phyllis Harrison, Dennis (Lois) Harrison, Becky (Pete) Ochs, and Gary (Kathy) Harrison; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and his wife Sandra, he was preceded in death by a sister Sue Hayes, son in law Ronald Greenwood Sr., nephew Dennis Harrison Jr., brothers in law Carl Johnson and Jim Hayes Sr.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Springfield. Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.