June 25, 1938 - April 12, 2025
Gerald D. Harrison Sr. passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2025 at his home in South Lake Tahoe with his family by his side.
Gerald (Jerry as he was known) was born June 25, 1938 in Watsonville California to his parents Howard and Emma Harrison.
At the age of 17 he started his career as a Barber working with his father for over 17 years. In 1971 Gerald joined the Alameda County Sheriff's Department where he worked until 1995 when he retired.
Gerald loved vacationing with his family and friends at Woodward Reservoir, fishing, water skiing, he also loved gardening mostly planting his tomato plants. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed working with his hands.
Gerald was married to Dorothy Harrison for 41 1/2 years until her passing in 1997. Gerald remarried his current wife Paula in 1999.
Gerald is survived by his sister Shirley Pallazzo, children, Loretta Adema, Lorella Lee, Lynetta Harrison, and Jerry Harrison Jr. and their spouses. Gerald had 7 Grandchildren, Phil, Jennifer, Andy, Ronnie, Josh, JR and Erica. 11 great-Grandchildren and 3 great-great-Grandchildren.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Howard Jr., Thelma and Eleanor.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 8:00pm on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00pm on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Harrison family.