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HARRISON -- Jesse William Harrison, 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Thursday, September 15, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, LaHoma Harrison; one daughter, Cynthia Ann Harrison; brother, Benjamin A. Harrison of Las Cruces, NM; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Harrison of Las Cruces, NM and Pat Harrison-Dimmie of Dallas, TX; an aunt, uncle, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, Patience and Benjamin Harrison; and brother, James S. Harrison. He was born December 6, 1932 in Las Cruces, NM and graduated from Booker T. Washington School in Las Cruces. Jesse then entered the United States Army. He attended New Mexico State where he obtained a BS in Physical Education. Jesse was a counselor at the Jewish National Institute in Denver, CO before going to Crystal, NM where he taught elementary education at the BIA school. He taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools for 28 years at Armijo Elementary School where he left a lasting impression on many young lives. Jesse was a certified personal trainer and an avid student of Tai Chi. He was a member of Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque. Jesse was a beloved husband, father, and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, September 19, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2005