John Ellis Harbison Sr.

September 10, 1940 - December 7, 2024 (84 years old)

Arab, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel

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John Ellis Harbison Sr.

September 10, 1940 - December 7, 2024 (84 years old)

Arab, Alabama

John Ellis Harbison Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Ellis Harbison Sr. (Arab, Alabama), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Ellis left this world on December 7, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Ellis Harbison Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Harbison and Sophie Dorothea Schoettlin; and his sister Eva D. Fry. He is survived by: his daughters, Suzanne Spielman (Matthew) and Wendy Bloodworth (Dale); his grandchildren, Whitney Bridge (Tamaron), Leanna Ross (Chris), Brooks Malone, Reagan Malone, Sydney O'Bryant (Zack) and Shelby Thornton (David); his great grandchildren, Jacob Bridge, Eli Bridge, Anna Bridge, Christopher Ross, Evan Ross, Bryce Ross and Ellis O'Bryant; his nieces and nephews, Andy Fry, Chris Fry and Amy Gorman; and his close friend Charlotte Schrimsher. He is also survived by family members include his son.

The family request in lieu of flowers consider donations to Shepherd's Cove Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel



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December 10, 2024

joe garraway wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear about John Ellis passing. Wish we could have spent more time together as adults because we were mighty close as teenagers. I will miss you John Ellis --give all the family a big hug for me. Your cousin, Joe Ellis”


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1340 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016

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