James Richard “Ricky” Harrison

Mr. James Richard “Ricky” Harrison, age 56 of Belcher Circle, Austell, Georgia passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his residence.

A son of the late Willie Joe and Mazie McFarlin Harrison, he was born April 19, 1964 in Stephens County, Georgia having lived the greater part of his life in Austell. He was a graduate of Stephens County High School and North Georgia Tech. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy for 16 years, having served in the Pacific. He was employed with Publix as a Facilities Maintenance Technician, was a member of Highlands Community Church in Dallas, Georgia and attended Mullins Ford Baptist Church while living in Toccoa. He was involved in many charitable organizations and put others first. Ricky loved the Lord and was a true servant. He was known for his giving heart, bright smile and infectious laugh.

Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Mike Williams of Martin; nephew, Jeremiah Williams of Toccoa.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 5, 2021, 2 O’clock p.m. in the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with The Reverend Joey Stewart, The Reverend Bill Alderson and The Reverend Jody May officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Matt Williams, Allen Thompson, John Dale Payne, Sonny Long, Maurice (Bubba) Miles and Nick Abram. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Abram, Ryan Bramlett, Greg Adams, Matt Calvin, Kevin Herron and Caden Williams.

The family will receive friends at the Acree-Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the service time. Due to the health and well-being of the community, social distancing must be observed. The wearing of masks is encouraged during the visitation and service. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.acree-davisfh.com.

Interment will follow in the Stephens Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Post 4346 Honor Guard.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Richard “Ricky” Harrison.