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In memory of
James "Stanley, Papa" Stanley Harrison
1946 - September 14, 2022
1946 - Sep 14, 2022
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Obituary
James S. Harrison was born on the 12th of April in his family’s home on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. In a family where most of his relatives shared his first name, he was known as “Stanley” to those he grew up with. As a young child, he moved with his mother and brother to Harlem, New York to continue his education.
James discovered his love of teaching when he volunteered for the U.S. Peace Corps …
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Vanport Mosaic
Activism Group
Volunteer of
Oregon Historical Society
Civic Organization
Participated in
Attendee of
American Federation of Teachers
Labor Union
Favorites
What were James's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking, basketball
Walking, basketball
Walking, basketball
What were James's favorite movies?
Warriors, any Sidney Portier films
Warriors, any Sidney Portier films
Warriors, any Sidney Portier films
What were James's favorite vacation spots?
Dad was a world traveler!
Dad was a world traveler!
Dad was a world traveler!
What were James's favorite songs or musical artists?
The Temptations, The Commodores, Michael Jackson
The Temptations, The Commodores, Michael Jackson
The Temptations, The Commodores, Michael Jackson
Timeline
Born
1946
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
Moved
1953
Harlem, Manhattan, New York, NY
Graduated from college
1967
Hunter College, New York
Survived by
Willie Harrison. Jr
Brother
Barbara Harrison
Wife
Jessica Harrison
Daughter
Amanda Harrison
Daughter
Michelle Harrison
Daughter
Toni Harrison-Bessette
Daughter-in-law
Vanessa Harrison
Niece
Willie III Harrison
Nephew
Terry Brown
Brother-in-law
Fred Ford
Cousin
John Ford
Cousin
Cadence Deeley
Granddaughter
Bobby Curry
Grandson
Elijah Harrison
Grandson
Carina Harrison
Granddaughter
Jeremiah Harrison
Grandson
James “Jamie” Harrison
Grandson
Barbara “Cita” Harrison
Granddaughter
Airabella Brown
Granddaughter
Cassandra Harrison
Niece
Jackie Caldwell
Niece
Jason Brown
Nephew
Antoinette Bessette
Daughter-in-law
Patricia Harrison
Niece
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Cause of death
Complications from an acute stroke
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Terry Family Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Portland Community College Foundation.
$1,691.00
Raised by 24 people
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