Lt. Col. Larry D. Harrison, 57, departed this life on November 1, 2020 in Washington D.C. Larry was born on July 1, 1963 in Ponca City, OK, son of Larry D. Harrison and Sherry C. Potter. He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1981, attended Oklahoma State University, then joined the United States Army in 1984.
While serving in Germany, Larry became a tank commander,
reached the rank of Sergeant, and received several awards and ribbons including the Army Good Conduct Medal. He joined the Army National Guard in Tonkawa, OK and finished his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Oklahoma State University.
After graduation, Larry rejoined the U.S. Army as 2nd Lieutenant and served in Bosnia. Later stationed in Monterey, CA he went to school to learn the Russian language. He was then sent to Moscow, where he graduated from the Russian Military Academy. During this time, he graduated from Kansas State University with a master’s degree in chemical engineering. Larry made the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and served his country as the Military Attache in Albania, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Lt. Col. Harrison retired from the U.S. Army in 2016 and spent his time living in Washington DC, Ponca City, and traveling the United States. He loved treasure hunting, camping, and hiking. He loved his country for which he willingly sacrificed. He loved his family.
When Larry came to Washington, DC he joined St. Nicholas Cathedral where he quickly became active in parish life. He served on the Parish Council as treasurer, worked at the annual bazaar and other church projects. His joy was being an Orthodox Christian serving in the altar. He was given the blessing to serve as subdeacon. Clergy and parishioners mourn his loss from St. Nicholas.
Larry married in 1989 and had three children. From his second marriage in 2005 he had a daughter. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Sherry Potter. He is survived by his sister Carrie and her husband Bill Cantrell of Ponca City, his son Benjamin Harrison and his wife Savannah of Fort Rucker, AL, his daughter Danielle Harrison and son John Harrison both from Bastrop, TX, and his daughter Kristina Harrison of Sterling, VA.
Memory Eternal!
