Randall Ray Harrison

Born to Wallace and Reba Jean Harrison of Ruston, LA on April 14, 1951, Randy lived a life of service and teamwork. As a young man he raised show cattle and enjoyed nature in the country. He excelled in basketball while building lifelong friendships, embracing the values of hard work and community that would shape and guide him throughout his life.

His career in financial planning spanned five decades with Equitable. Randy’s exceptional expertise in wealth management plus his kind, welcoming spirit developed long term relationships, often working with multiple generations of families he served.

Randy led by example—demonstrating strength, generosity, and a steadfast commitment to doing what was right. He was a generous provider, fierce protector and a true example of living the Rotary motto of “Service above Self”.

Harrison’s quick wit, high intellect and sense of humor came through when he took on leadership roles with several volunteer organizations such as the Monroe Jaycees, College Park Rotary, Ask An Expert quarterly advice article from Financial Planners and Relay for Life.

Randy Harrison is survived by his wife of 26 years Grace Geisman Harrison, daughter Livia Jean Harrison, parents: Wallace and Reba Jean (predeceased), siblings: Michael Harrison (Beverly), Kay Schneider (George), Timothy Harrison (Charlotte), Anne McConathy (Bill), Frances Harrison (second cousin), in laws: Blanche Geisman, Jean Geisman (predeceased), Gail Nemetz (Randy), nieces and nephews: Katherine Anderson (Justin), Rebecca Girbach (Andrew), Lauren Russell (Garrett), Andrew, Will, Anna, Mary, Jessica Beseau (Josh), Emily Hollis (Josh), Claire Porter (Rufus); Leo, Jack, and Brett Nemetz, step-nieces and step-nephews: Gina, Bridget, Tony, grandnieces and grandnephews: Joshua, John, Sarah, Charlotte, Emily, Daniel, Ellie, Frankie, Audrey, Evie, Andi, Levi, Arthur, Elliott, Mia, John.

Randy’s genuine, fun-loving manner positively impacted thousands of people. He valued his treasured family and his greatest joy was being Livia’s dad.

A celebration of Randy's life will be held on Monday May 4, 2026 from 3 pm to 5pm in the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom located at 549 W. Par Street, Orlando, Florida.

A second Celebration of Life will be held in Ruston, LA. Anticipated timeframe is June 1-15. Additional details are pending and will be forthcoming.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Randy's memory to the College Park Rotary Foundation, Relay for Life in Livia Jean Harrison’s name for the American Cancer Society or the Livia Jean Harrison Endowment Fund at Louisiana Tech. (details pending and hyperlink forthcoming).