Howard Wilkie Harrison, 81, of 2799 Bill Collins Road died June 19, 2010 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, N.C.&bsp; He was the son of the late Crayton and Lilly Hall Harrison and husband of Eugenia Jean Jones of 61 years. &bsp;

He was retired from Landrum Mills.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Steve Harrison (Kay) of Spindale, N.C., and Chris Harrison (Lisa) of Kings Mountain, N.C.; two daughters, Carol Camenga (John) of Matthews, N.C., and Laura Reisinger (Karl) of Belmont, N.C.; a brother, Joe Harrison of Ft. McCoy, Fla.; two sisters, Dorothy Greenway and Millie Woodward both of Tryon; three grandchildren, Michael Camenga, Morgan Harrison, and Paige Harrison. He was predeceased by two brothers, Louie Harrison and John Paul Harrison, and a sister, Frances Alderman.

The family received friends Monday, June 21, 2010 at Petty Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Landrum Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Allen McKinney.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Windover Heights Dr., Shelby, N.C. 28150.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.