Harrison Legan Jr.

On June 1, 2023, Heaven’s gates opened and welcomed home a remarkable husband, father, and friend. Surrounded by his loving family, Harrison Legan, age 87, of Temple and Troy, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on October 2, 1935, in San Antonio to Louis Harrison Legan, Sr., and Roberta Coleman Brouillette, but lived in Temple most of his life. He married Ethel Ann Baggett in 1967, and they blended their families with Harrison’s son Lonnie and daughter Leisa and Ann’s daughters Barbara and Sharla. Then, in 1968, Ann and Harrison would add their own sweet baby girl, Candice, to the family.

Harrison graduated from Temple High School in 1954, and his classmates remember him as the cool Happy Days “Fonzie” of his class. He had the hair, the leather jacket, the motorcycle, the hot car, and the white T-shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Harrison’s yearbook shows his school involvement as President of the Skating Club and membership in the Camera Club, Tennis Club, Boy’s Tumbling Club, and Student Council, as well as Track Team and Football Team Manager. When he was not doing all these activities, he worked at a print shop on Main St.

Throughout his 20s and 30s, he continued his interests as an accomplished roller skater teacher and competitor, and a motorcycle racer on the circle flat track in East Bell County. His speeds were a fantastic thing to watch. Harrison continued to ride his motorcycles late into life and would often ride from Troy to the couple’s Galveston beach house. His wife Ann chose to take a separate route by car and would just meet him there since Harrison was known as quite the dare-devil. Harrison also enjoyed speeding their jet boat across Lake Belton and Lake Buchanan and spending many hours pulling the kids around the lakes on skis.

Harrison and Ann risked it all by opening Harrison Legan’s Hieronymus Printing in the late 1960s…they purchased the printing company but leased the original building on Avenue H. From day one, they dedicated their business to the Lord. They worked long days and were blessed by their efforts. The business continued to grow, and just a few years later, they purchased land at the end of Avenue H and built their new building. They were in business for almost 50 years until they decided to retire at 80.

Harrison had a green thumb and taught his son and sons-in-law the art of maintaining and repairing a sprinkler system. He also shared with them his knowledge of indoor and outdoor plants and landscaping. He was happiest being on his gator, mower, or tractor.

Harrison loved his grandchildren who remember him as having a great sense of humor –they all would trade playful insults. Harrison was generous, kind, and caring and was proud of their accomplishments.

Harrison is survived by his wife Ann, and four daughters Barbara Forrest-Holladay and husband Mark of Seaton, Sharla Wiese and husband Mark of Salado, Leisa Legan-Fulwider and husband Steve of Troy, and Candice Legan Vasquez and husband Jorge of Temple. Harrison is also survived by his one son Lonnie Legan and his wife Lanita of Wimberley as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family would like to sincerely thank Baylor Scott and White’s nursing staff for their compassionate care during Harrison’s last day.