Charles "Buddy" Harrison
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Charles "Buddy" Harrison

  • February 9, 1931 - August 13, 2011
  • North Little Rock, Arkansas
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“the employees of kroger(hiway 10 store)send their thoughts and prayers out to the family.mary gusewelle ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: mary gusewelle - little rock, AR

“Our deepest sympathies at this difficutl time. ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: The Claude Carpenter Family - AR

“I just learned of Buddy's passing and am saddened to hear the news. I knew Buddy from way back nearly 40 years ago when I was in the YMCA Indian...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Lydell Harris - North Little Rock, AR

“In my many years with the YMCA I never met a better or more dependable human being than Charles. His creative program ideas and wonderful design of...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: JV Mckinney - friend

“I enjoyed a 33 year career with the YMCA and worked with Charles for many of those years.It was an honor to have known Charles and his wife, Mary...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Jan Smith - North Little Rock, AR

“Camilla, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Shelly ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Shelly Page - Bauxite, AR

“Charles I am so sorry to hare about your father. Cc ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Fred stone - AR

“Billy and family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Kristin...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Kristin Stuart - Little Rock, AR

“Dear Camilla,Stan,and Billy Mr. Harrison was always so sweet to our family and my children he will be greatly missed.We know he is calibrating...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Kenneth & Janet Brady - Alexander, AR

“Camilla, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time as well as the...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Paula Allinson

“my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time,know that he has been reunited with his wife. mary gusewelle. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: mary gusewelle - little rock, AR


Charles “Buddy” Harrison, 80, of North Little Rock, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 13th, 2011.
Buddy was an artist, inventor and mentor who worked with many canvases including houses, murals, awards, signs and all who knew him. He enjoyed painting scenery, nature and cartoons, many of which hang proudly in the homes of friends and family. He volunteered designing and creating silk screen awards for the Y-Indian guide. His ceremony as the Medicine Man at the father-son pow-wow was an innovative work of art with remote controlled firepots, a flaming arrow coming down from the mountain and a homemade costume will always be remembered by anyone in attendance. Buddy proudly served his country with the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for many years at the Little Rock Air Force Base painting houses, signs, runways and defenses. His work ethic was practically legendary.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Jane, infant daughter Jeanna, his most precious grandson David Landers, mother Alta Harrison, sister Patricia Reissman and father Perry Harrison.
Buddy is survived by his sisters; Joan Allen, Mary Caroline Henson, Barbara Jean Waymack, Raynelle Watkins; his children Camilla and Stan Landers, Charles and Amy Harrison, Dennis and Lynn Harrison and his adopted family-the devoted caregivers of the 1D ward of the VA Fort Roots Hospital. He was most proud and devoted to his grandchildren; Billy, Erin, Abby, Ben and his great granddaughter Jaelyn. He never missed a ballgame or event that involved his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Little Rock with Dr. Carroll Koon officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander 501-455-1067
Buddy’s online guest registry is available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com