[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING HENRY CLYDE HARRISON, JR.

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2021

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I would like to take the 
time to remember a friend and great South Carolinian, Henry Clyde 
Harrison, Jr. Henry was someone that dedicated himself to the safety of 
his community as a Highway Patrol officer and worked to bring people 
together. He was instrumental in the development of American services 
and creating over 5,000 jobs. Our family is especially grateful for his 
counsel and support of Attorney General Alan Wilson.


                       Henry Clyde Harrison, Jr.

                 (February 21, 1932-December 12, 2021)

       Henry Clyde Harrison Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday 
     December 12, 2021 at his home in Greenville South Carolina.
       Henry was blessed with a large and loving family. He is 
     survived by his love and life partner Tracy Lamb, his 
     children; son Randy Harrison (Beth), his daughters Carole Ann 
     Owens (Kent), Pauline Joy Green (Tim), Austin Harrison, his 
     grandchildren Heidi Boyce, Henry T. Harrison, Will Owens, 
     Anna Ornelas, Carly Owens, Chase Green, Aiden Green, Honor 
     Neely, Willa Green and Wynnie Green his great grandchildren 
     Harrison, Caroline, Bailey, Ava, Lily, Lauren, and Alivia. He 
     is also survived by his second wife Glenda Harrison and her 
     children Kim Alexander (Donnie), Kellie O'Donald (Roger), and 
     Al Harrison (Kim) and grandchildren Cody O'Donald, Carson 
     Lollis, Kolby Mccuen, and Brady Harrison, and great 
     grandchildren Hadlee and Fallon all who he loved dearly. He 
     was the last surviving child of the late Clyde and Pauline 
     (Womble) Harrison. Henry was predeceased by his 10 siblings, 
     Dot Floyd, Frances Ray, Elizabeth Baker, Lee Ellis, Mildred 
     Lollis, Margaret Shenk, and Bill, John, Heyward, and Charlie 
     Harrison as well as his first wife Carole Harrison.
       Henry was born on February 21st, 1932 in the Union 
     Bleachery community in Greenville, South Carolina before 
     moving to Sans Souci where he grew up. From a young age, 
     Henry exhibited 2 qualities that would come to be known as 
     characteristics to all those who knew him; hard work and the 
     ability to make friends. When he was 6 years old, he had his 
     first paper route, times were tough and he used the money he 
     earned to help his family. He was known as the small boy; the 
     one being followed by all the neighborhood dogs. He carried 
     scraps and treats to feed them following the motto ``better 
     for them to be happy to see you coming!''. Henry grew up in 
     Greenville and graduated from Parker High School before 
     joining the Highway Patrol and taking his first post in 
     Cherokee County. On the patrol, he quickly distinguished 
     himself as an officer who was truly there to serve. He 
     believed that every single person he came across, on the job 
     or in life, deserved to be treated with dignity and respect. 
     He made sure everyone knew he worked for the people and it 
     was his job to keep the roads safe for them and most 
     importantly, their children. Through the course of his career 
     on the patrol, Henry was able to move back to Greenville in 
     1962. While he never ran for office, Henry had a servant's 
     heart and a love for politics. He was extremely active not 
     only in the local Upstate community but in the entire state 
     of South Carolina. He had no interest in partisanship, in 
     divisive times he was known for working with everyone with 
     the goal of bringing people together for the good of all. In 
     1975 he decided to retire from the Highway Patrol as a 
     Sergeant and start his own company. Henry started American 
     Security from his living room and quickly expanded it into a 
     corporation that at various times served clients in seven 
     states and employed over 5,500 people, known today as 
     American Services. Henry believed in hard work. He 
     classically stated, ``The good Lord gives everyone 168 hours 
     a week, how we use them is up to us.'' Henry proudly served 
     as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of American Services 
     until the day he went to be with his lord.
       Henry, Chief, Big Henry, The Chairman, Slick, Dad, Daddy, 
     Papa, Papa Slick, loved people for the entirety of his life 
     and will be remembered for his love by his many friends and 
     family while they wait to join him in the Kingdom of God.
       Visitation will be held on Thursday December 16, 2021 at 
     Mackey Mortuary at Century Drive from 4pm-7pm. A memorial 
     service will be held at Sans Souci Church located at 3100 Old 
     Buncombe Road, Greenville South Carolina, 29609 on Friday 
     December 17 at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow the service 
     at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, 
     SC 29609. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials 
     to be sent to Sans Souci Church, St. Jude's Children 
     Hospital, Tri-County Vet Tech Program or Dr. William Schmidt 
     and Dr. Susan Shi Legacy Fund and Institute for Child 
     Success.