Justin Blake Harrison

Justin Blake Harrison, 31, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014.

He was born in Blytheville on Oct. 19, 1982, to Rick Harrison and Vivian McAdoo Harrison. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. His passion was motorcycles and he was a Certified Harley Davidson Motorcycle Specialist.

Justin loved all people, especially his daughter, and hanging out with his friends. He enjoyed making people laugh. His sister said when they were kids, he would "do the splits," and other silly antics, and they would burst out laughing. He made the best of all situations and was not afraid of anything. He liked shooting pool and was good at it! He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others, helping them move, fixing things, etc. Justin loved animals, and had a special fondness for dogs. He loved food, and especially his mom's meatloaf. He was a free-spirit who referred to himself as "Mom's baby boy."

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ollie Lee McAdoo; and his paternal grandparents, Talmadge and Ruth Harrison.

He is survived by his daughter, Ryder Blake Harrison of Centerton, Ark.;

His parents, Rick and Vivian McAdoo Harrison of Blytheville;

Two brothers, Josh (Kara) Harrison of Jackson, Mo., and Adam (Cheryl) Harrison of Blytheville;

Two sisters, Candas (Adam) Bivens of Cooter and Crystal (Fletcher) Whaley of Blytheville;

His girlfriend, Emily Wilson, of Blytheville;

His maternal grandmother, Lady Dee McAdoo of Blytheville;

His aunts and uncles, Barbara McAdoo Brothers, Marilyn Rigus and Gary (Laura) Harrison, all of Blytheville, Billy Harrison and Linda Harrison (Joe) Golden of Memphis, and Randy Harrison of Fayetteville;

His cousins, Amy Riston and Traci McDoniel, who were as close as sisters; and

A host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at New Liberty Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the service begins. The Rev. Billy Hardesty, the Rev. Steven Sanders and Dr. Tommy Carney will be officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood cemetery.

Memorials may be made to "The Justin Harrison Fund" at Southern Bancorp. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.