Obituary for Heath Bradley Harrison
Heath Bradley Harrison, age 51, of Big Rock, Virginia, went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, Virginia, after a short battle with cancer.
Born February 22, 1972, he was the son of Luther Harrison and the late Mary Taylor Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Ramey.
Heath was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, and he graduated from Grundy High School, with the class of 1990. He attended Southwest Virginia Community College and graduated with a degree in Business administration and psychology. He graduated with a BS degree in Organizational Management and Business from Bluefield University and a Masters in Business Administration from King University.
Heath was a member of the Vansant Baptist Church, Vansant Virginia. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Southwest Chapter, Southwest Virginia Sportsmen, Southwest Virginia Chapter of Wild Turkey Federation, the Little River Hunting Club, and a member of the Big Rock Volunteer Fire Department. Heith was a member of the Buchanan County School Board System, representing the Rocklick District for the last twelve years.
Heath was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, especially with his daughters. He loved sports, especially Grundy Golden Wave and the Steelers. He enjoyed cooking, playing Fortnite, and traveling, especially to Disney World and to the beach with his family.
Heath was employed by JRN Incorporated (Kentucky Fried Chicken) for thirty-three years. His first job was as a dishwasher at the age of 18, and he worked his way up the ladder to Executive Merit Administrator and traveled in eleven different states.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His Loving Wife of 23 years
Pamela Elswick Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Two Daughters
Molly Grace Harrison and Chloe Alise Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Father
Luther Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Brother
Tony Harrison and spouse Sherry of Grapevine, Kentucky
In-Laws
Danny and Darlene Elswick of Big Rock, Virginia
Sisters-In-Law
Tammy Potter and husband Tim of Big Rock, Virginia
Michelle Roark and husband David of Big Rock, Virginia
Nikki McCowan and husband Woody of Haysi, Virginia
Special “Son”
Sheldon Matney of Hurley, Virginia
He is also survived by his nieces, Megan Potter, Alyssa Potter, Emilee Potter, Kami Roark, Kelley and Kristy Ward, two great-nieces, Easton and Harper Potter, and one great-nephew, Weston Potter.
There will be a service and song service for Heath Bradley Harrison on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7:00 P.M., at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, Virginia, with Eugene Whited and Jody Breeding officiating. Singers include the Vansant Baptist Choir, Jordan Elswick, and Megan Wolford. The family will receive friends at 6:00 P.M.
A funeral service for Heath Harrison will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2:00 P.M., at the Virginia Funeral Home, Grundy, Virginia, with burial to follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Woody McCowan, David Roark, Tim Potter, Sheldon Matney, Jack Compton, Jeremy Ward, Tim Bane, Ricky Horn, Leon Boyd, Jason Ward, Mark Cooper, Todd Elswick, and Danny Elswick.
Honorary Pallbearers include employees of JRN Incorporated, employees of the Buchanan County Public School System, Sandy Howell, Phil Brickner, Terry Jennings, Brad Hutchinson, Greg Barnett, Shad Skeens, Jimmy Griffey, Randy Surber, Craig Viers, Chester Stiltner, Craig Stiltner, Dick Moore, and a special “Work Mom”, Debbie Follis.
A special thanks to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and the ER and third floor staff of the Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, Virginia.
The Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia, is proud to serve the family of Heath Bradley Harrison.
Born February 22, 1972, he was the son of Luther Harrison and the late Mary Taylor Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Ramey.
Heath was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, and he graduated from Grundy High School, with the class of 1990. He attended Southwest Virginia Community College and graduated with a degree in Business administration and psychology. He graduated with a BS degree in Organizational Management and Business from Bluefield University and a Masters in Business Administration from King University.
Heath was a member of the Vansant Baptist Church, Vansant Virginia. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Southwest Chapter, Southwest Virginia Sportsmen, Southwest Virginia Chapter of Wild Turkey Federation, the Little River Hunting Club, and a member of the Big Rock Volunteer Fire Department. Heith was a member of the Buchanan County School Board System, representing the Rocklick District for the last twelve years.
Heath was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, especially with his daughters. He loved sports, especially Grundy Golden Wave and the Steelers. He enjoyed cooking, playing Fortnite, and traveling, especially to Disney World and to the beach with his family.
Heath was employed by JRN Incorporated (Kentucky Fried Chicken) for thirty-three years. His first job was as a dishwasher at the age of 18, and he worked his way up the ladder to Executive Merit Administrator and traveled in eleven different states.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His Loving Wife of 23 years
Pamela Elswick Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Two Daughters
Molly Grace Harrison and Chloe Alise Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Father
Luther Harrison of Big Rock, Virginia
Brother
Tony Harrison and spouse Sherry of Grapevine, Kentucky
In-Laws
Danny and Darlene Elswick of Big Rock, Virginia
Sisters-In-Law
Tammy Potter and husband Tim of Big Rock, Virginia
Michelle Roark and husband David of Big Rock, Virginia
Nikki McCowan and husband Woody of Haysi, Virginia
Special “Son”
Sheldon Matney of Hurley, Virginia
He is also survived by his nieces, Megan Potter, Alyssa Potter, Emilee Potter, Kami Roark, Kelley and Kristy Ward, two great-nieces, Easton and Harper Potter, and one great-nephew, Weston Potter.
There will be a service and song service for Heath Bradley Harrison on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7:00 P.M., at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, Virginia, with Eugene Whited and Jody Breeding officiating. Singers include the Vansant Baptist Choir, Jordan Elswick, and Megan Wolford. The family will receive friends at 6:00 P.M.
A funeral service for Heath Harrison will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2:00 P.M., at the Virginia Funeral Home, Grundy, Virginia, with burial to follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Woody McCowan, David Roark, Tim Potter, Sheldon Matney, Jack Compton, Jeremy Ward, Tim Bane, Ricky Horn, Leon Boyd, Jason Ward, Mark Cooper, Todd Elswick, and Danny Elswick.
Honorary Pallbearers include employees of JRN Incorporated, employees of the Buchanan County Public School System, Sandy Howell, Phil Brickner, Terry Jennings, Brad Hutchinson, Greg Barnett, Shad Skeens, Jimmy Griffey, Randy Surber, Craig Viers, Chester Stiltner, Craig Stiltner, Dick Moore, and a special “Work Mom”, Debbie Follis.
A special thanks to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and the ER and third floor staff of the Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, Virginia.
The Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia, is proud to serve the family of Heath Bradley Harrison.