November 22, 1935 ~ August 10, 2015
He was born in Glasgow, the son of the late Taylor and Helen Harrison. He was of the Baptist faith, a retired ceramic tile contractor and retailer. He is survived by Wilma, his wife and soulmate of 60 years; four daughters: Donna (Mark) Manning of Lexington, Barbara (Earl) Richardson of Georgetown, Vicki (Sammy) Monroe of Cave City, Ellen Harrison of Louisville; grandchildren: Michelle Jones (Belinda Setters) of Louisville, Sammye Jo Estes (JR) of Cave City, Dana Monroe of Cave City, Melissa Manning of Fredericksburg, VA, Christopher Manning of Lexington; great-grandchildren: Matthew and Miken Estes of Cave City; and special nephew: Kevin Harrison of Glasgow. He is survived locally by one brother Ronald (Linda) Harrison and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill, Joe, James, Wayne, Carl, and grandson Matthew Monroe. He attended Liberty Street schools and Bowling Green Business University. Bob was a member of the Kentucky National Guard 149 th Infantry at Bowling Green, Kentucky and a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He operated Harrison Tile Co. from 1963 to 2001 and SK Supply from 1981 to 2001.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday until time for services at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Matt Monroe Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1316, Glasgow, KY 42142-1316.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.