Bobby Lee Harrison

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Lee Harrison will be held Friday, March 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel Fortenberry officiating. Internment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Harrison, 96, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Hospice of The Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia.

Bobby was born on April 16th, 1927, in Newton, MS. He graduated from Newton High School and went to serve in the United States Army in 1945. While overseas, Mr. Harrison played on the Army baseball team and traveled with the team all over Europe. When he returned home, he married Doreen, in 1949 and continued his baseball career with the Greenville Greenies, Meridian Millers, Colombus Cardinals, and Allentown Cardinals. After a back injury took him from his love of baseball, Mr. Harrison began working for United States Post Office as a mail carrier and also worked for the United States Railroad. Following his retirement, Bobby spent most of his time out on the golf course at Briarwood Country Club where he and his wife were dedicated members. He entered his grandfather era in the 1980's and proved to be the best grandfather to his four grandchildren. He remained in Meridian with his wife until 2020, when he and his wife moved to Jackson, MS to an assisted living facility. After the death of his wife, Mr. Harrison at the age of 95 moved to Florida with his youngest granddaughter and her family.

His grandchildren remember him as a kind, gentle, and loving grandfather, who always encouraged them and supported them to reach their goals.

Bobby was passionate about baseball, golf, and in later years, the NFL. He was a generous individual who loved everybody and who was skilled at anything he set his mind to.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his children, Robbie (Shelly) Harrison, Tim (Lois) Harrison; Grandchildren, Katie (Michael) Lee, Melissa (Brett) Killingsworth, Caleb Harrison, and Destry (Shannon) Harrison; Great grandchildren included Maxwell Lee, Camden and Cole Killingsworth, and Brooklyn Harrison; Sister; Carolyn "Billie" McMullen of Newton, MS.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Doreen Harrison of Meridian, MS. His parents, Lonnie and Minnie Harrison of Newton, MS, and his brother, William "Buddy" Harrison of Newton, MS.

The family would like to thank Angela Hale for her time caregiving in the Lee's home for him, Golden Isle Hospice for the wonderful care he received in home and in the Hospice House. The family request memorials be made to Golden Isle Hospice in Brunswick, GA.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com

The Harrison family will receive guest from 10:00-11:45 AM prior to funeral services in the chapel.