HARBISON, Alvin Turner

Alvin Turner HARBISON

Source: Found in a collection of old obituaries saved by Mary Jo Johnson, found in Crawfordsville District Public Library. We appreciate Mary Jo's willingness to share these. (Used with permission)

Russellville newspaper??
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Alvin Turner HARBISON was born August 13, 1880 at Portland Mills, Indiana, the elest son of Alexander M. and Nancy Hamilton Harbison. Turner, as he was known by all, grew up in the rural communities of Parke & Putnam Counties and attended the nearby country schools. Feb 19, 1902, TUrner was married to Eva Florence Grimes of Russellville and to this blessed union were born six sons and a daughter: Raymon; Leroy; Winifred Audif; Kenneth K; John Alec; Clyde Lowell; Ralph Pearle and Vid Ailene. This large and happyf amily lived most of their early lives together on the family farm south of Russellville. Turner's great interests throughout his life were the welfare of his family, his expanding farming activities, the Christian Church of Russellville and the general welfare of the community. He served long and devotedly as a trustee of the church and was a Charter Member of the American Farm Bureau. Although a man of strong and sincere convictions, Turner was ever ready to assist those who held other views and different values. After a long and fruitful life Turner Harbison answered his Lord's call Feb 25, 1964, at age 83 years, 6 months and 12 days. He has now gone to join his beloved Eva in the Great Beyond in which he so firmly believed. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lillie May, his brother, Oliver Jackson and by his granddaughter, Sondra Kay Michaels. He is survived, in a ddition to his six sons and a daughter, by a son-in-law, Melvin T. Moore, six daughters-in-law, Frances, Ocie Vera, Melisas, Inex and Maryola, one sister, Belvia McGaughey and a large number of nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law and other relatives. HIs passing is mourned also by his host of friends in Russellville and surrounding community.

Source: Tri-County News
March 5, 1964

A. Turner HARBISON, 83 of Russellville died Tuesday morning Feb 23, 1964 at Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville after an extended illness. Born Aug 13, 1880, son of Alexander and Nancy Hamilton Harbison, he was married to Eva Florence Grimes on Feb 19, 1902 in Greencastle. Mr. Harbison, a retired farmer had spent his entire life in this community; he was a member of Christian Church, Russellville. Survivors include six sons: Ralph; Clyde; Kenneth; Raymond and John; a daughter, Mrs. Vida Moore; 13 grandchildren and 11 greats. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died June 14, 1957. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday at Russellville Christian Church with rev. Charles Davis and Rev. Ralph Spencer officiating. Interment in Hebron Cemetery.

Source: Russellville paper
2-25-1964

A. Turner HARBISON, 83, died Tuesday monrin gin Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville after an extended illness. Mr. Harbison a retired farmer spent his entire life in this community. He was a member of the Christian Church here. Born Aug 13, 1880, he was the son of Alexander and Nancy Hamilton Harbison. He was married Feb 19, 1902 to Eva Florence Grimes. They were married at Greencastle. Surviving are six sons: Ralph of Knox; Clyde of Rapid City, SD; Kenneth of Hammond,; Winifred of Detroit and John and Raymond of Russellville; a daughter, Mrs. Vida Moore of Indinaapolis; 13 grandchildrenand 11 greats. he was preceded in death by his wife who died June 14, 1957. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Christian Church in Russellville, Rev. Charles Davis and Rev. Ralph Spencer officiating. Interment in Hebron Cemetery.