Everett Duke Harbison, 80, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae and Bro. Steve Noble officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Mr. Harbison was born May 18, 1935, in Shelby County, to Leon Harbison and Vallie Bell Samford Harbison.  He retired from Center Police Department after 16 years of service and was also Constable in Center for 4 years. Later in life, Mr. Harbison opened EZ Money Pawn Shop and was known for his custom woodwork, making beautiful pistol grips and displays for members of his law enforcement family as well as others. He was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 and New Life Church.

 

He is survived by

Wife of 61 years: Shirlynn Harbison of Center

 

Children: 

Velinda Graves and husband, Ron, of Brazoria

Ricky Harbison and wife, Vicki, of Center

Stephanie Harbison and fiancé, Philip Reynolds, of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Jeffery Samford and wife, Jessica, of Brownstown, Michigan

Joshua Worsham of Mt. Pleasant

Erin Howell and husband, Will, of Vidor

Megan Clark and husband, Judd, of Tyler

Kristen Pinkston and husband, Ryan, of Center

Loren Cox and fiancé, Bradley Jones, of Center

Brittany Kimbro and husband, Allen, of Timpson

Britt Matthews and husband, Jake, of San Augustine

Dusty Lout and fiancé, Abby Johnson, of San Augustine

 

14 Great Grandchildren

 

Sister: Willie Lynn Shofner and husband, Carl, of Houston

 

Special Friend: Roy Noble of Joaquin

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by 

Parents: Leon Harbison and Vallie Bell Samford Harbison

 

Pallbearers will be Jeff Samford, Ryan Pinkston, Bradley Jones, Judd Clark, Mike Lengl, Derek Shofner, Marty Shofner and Steve Campbell.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Samford, Maxie Eaves, Jimmy Matthews, Philip Baker, Jimmy Faulkner, Roy Noble, Woodie Jernigan, James Moore, Paul Ross, Johnny Hughes, John David Sanders, Walter Shofner, Carl Shofner, Pete Baggett, Pete Cordray, Dallon Permenter and all area Peace Officers.

 

Memorial donations can be made in Mr. Harbison’s name to New Life Church Building Fund.