Michael was born to parents Harrell Harrison and wife Verna on August 15, 1958 in Watson, LA. He spent his life in Louisiana but lived in Welsh for 31 years. His mother said if "he (Michael) had been born the first born he would have been the last born." He was known to be a very stubborn child and once got his head stuck in a fence and his mother wasn't thrilled.
Michael met his loving wife Mary in 1991 while they were working for the same company. He was in Baton Rouge, LA and she was in Lake Charles. Mary asked Michael to look up a serial number but had really given him her phone number; he was confused and said it wasn't a good number, her response was for him to call it. They were a match made from there and were married for 30 years.
He worked for Acme Refrigeration in Lake Charles for many years and retired in 2017. He had plenty of hobbies that included: taking his boat out and fishing, cleaning ducks at Lacassane Company, he enjoyed watching TV and shows like HGTV, Swamp People, and Counting Cars. Mary even got him to watch Golden Girls for good laughs. You always have to laugh at Golden Girls. He loved family time and hanging out with his friends. He liked to barbecue, mow his grass on his father's riding lawn mower (John Deere!). Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and doting grandfather.
Those that will welcome Michael into heaven are: His parents and his sister; Sandra Harrison.
Those that are left to cherish his memory are : his wife; Mary Harrison of Welsh, LA, brother; Louis Harrison of Watson, LA, daughters; Kellie Parnell and husband Fred of Carlyss, LA and Brianna Leonard and husband Anthony of Welsh, LA. grandchildren; Jackson, Karson, Kaison and Roxas.
A memorial visitation will be held at Hixson Welsh Funeral home on Saturday, August 6, 2022 and will process to Our Lady of Seven Dolors for a memorial mass at 10:00 am.
fond memories may be shared with Michael's family at www.hixsonwelsh.com
