Basil A. Harrison

July 24, 1930 - April 30, 2018

Basil Augustine Harrison, 87, loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, left this world on Monday, April 30, 2018, to be received by his Savior and loved ones in heaven. He was born in New York City. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, operating a dairy farm known as Brooklands Farm. After graduating from Wappingers Central School (1948), Basil joined the Navy and served his country during the Korean War on the USS Dyess from 1948-1952. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with a degree of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering in 1956. He was employed by IBM East Fishkill in NY for over 20 years and retired in 1991. Over his lifetime, Basil's family ties were strong. He made every effort to keep in touch with family, relatives and friends until Parkinson's disease made it difficult. In 1996 he and his wife Alice retired to Leesburg, FL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Leesburg. He also belonged to The Gideons International and often participated in Bible distributions. Surviving are Basil's children, Kathleen, Kenneth, Eve, and James, Also surviving are Alice’s children, Andrea, Mark and Daryl, and Basil's brother, J. Gregory Harrison. He was predeceased by his wife, Trudy, in 1977. We, who knew and loved Basil, will always remember him for his subtle humor, quiet wisdom and caring love. Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home Leesburg, FL. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Friends will be received between 10:30 to 11:00 a. m. with service beginning at 11:00 a.m. located at Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 914 W. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. Close to his heart was Bible distribution. In lieu of flowers donations in his honor can be made to The Gideons International, Leesburg Camp, P.O. Box 491534, Leesburg, FL 34749-1534. With gratitude for the care and comfort they provided, donations can also be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.