"There is an open gate at the end of the road through which each must pass alone, And there is a light we cannot see, but the Father knows his own. Beyond this gate our loved ones find happiness and rest, and there is comfort in the thought That the Heavenly Father knows best."

James Calvin Harrison,son of the late Alvin and Darthula Harrison,was born February 7, 1937 in Sulphur Springs, TX. At an early age James accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and remained a faithful servant until he answered the call of God and quietly exchanged time for eternity on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his Desoto home surrounded by his loving family.

James grew up in Sulphur Springs, TX. where he enjoyed his childhood as his family's eldest child and only son. James had four sisters; Genola, Dozie, Alva-Jo and Eunice Marie who preceded him in death. At age 14, James and his family moved to Dallas, TX.where he attended Booker T. Washington High School and was a proud member of the Booker T. Marching Band where he played the flute, the trombone and the alto saxophone.

James graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in June of 1956. After high school, James served in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge as an Electrician's Mate. After military service, James enrolled in The University of Texas at El Paso where he was among an elite group of African Americans who earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering. After graduating from UTEP, James was employed as an Electrical Engineer with the Boeing Co. in Seattle,WA. followed by employment with Hughes Aircraft Co. in Los Angeles, CA. where he concurrently attended University of Southern California's Graduate Management School.James was subsequently employed with Hughes Aircraft Co. as a Field Engineer with assignments in; El Segundo, CA.,Long Island N.Y., Virginia Beach, VA., Frankfurt, Germany,Tehran/Isfahan, Iran. Following his field assignments, James achieved a naval Officer Rank as a Hughes Aircraft Technical Representative aboard the Naval Aircraft Carrier the USS Constellation. His last career assignment was with General Motors Corporation in Long Beach, CA.where he retired as a Section Head Manager. Upon retiring from General Motors Corporation, James returned home to Dallas, TX. and retired a second time with the Dallas Morning News as a Warehouse Manager. James was an avid reader and he loved classical music. While employed in Seattle, he taught classical guitar and he was a member of The Seattle Mandolin Society. Additionally, James' eyes always lit up at the mere thought of a competitive game of golf. Last but certainly not least, James was a member of OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY and the Booker T. Washington Alumni Association.

James, an icon in the Dallas Community, was loved by many and he was always eager and happy to share fond memories with young and not so young alike. Yes, James will be deeply missed but time a kind friend, will keep him the center of our historic memory as a gentleman of grace and honor.

James leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Bernadine Harrison of Desoto, TX., a daughter, Janine Harrison of Lewisville, TX., two sons, Richard Harrison of Hawthorne, CA. and Christopher Harrison of Desoto,TX., three grandchildren, Markus D. Harrison (Sara), of Desoto, TX., Chloe E. Meeks, and Eden N. Meeks of Lewisville, TX., four great grandchildren, Josiah, Talia, Mia and Ezra Harrison of Desoto, TX., God-son, Ayden Dabney, of Red Oak, TX., sister-in-law, Martha Perry, of Irving, TX., and God-sister, Christine Paige of Anaheim, CA. and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.