Reddick Harrison Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Reddick Harrison Jr. in New York, New York, born in Georgetown, South Carolina, who passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reddick Harrison Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reddick Harrison Sr. and Lillie Mae Harrison; his wife Earnestine Major Harrison; his siblings, Willie Harrison, Jimmy L. Harrison, Daniel Harrison, Ida Burgess, Bernice Broadnax and Margaret Duncan; and his close friends, Prophet Foster and Dana Daniels.
He is survived by: his children, Tammy Parsons (Lewis) and Philip Harrison (Marcia); his grandchildren, Elijah, Ziaire, Kahlysa, Anisa and Samad; his siblings, Sarah Mae Robinson, Moses Harrison (Jennifer) and Gloria Nettles; his close friend Sadie Rhodes; his siblings-in-law, James Major (Mary) and Josephine Major; his goddaughters, Andrea Foster and Kayla Darby; and his brothers, Eugene Jones, John York, York Keels and James Darby. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended relatives.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church (189 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180). A celebration of life was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 at the Elmwood Hill Cemetery (51 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180).
In honor of Reddick's unwavering dedication to his church, donations may be made to Fifth Avenue AME Zion Church.
