HENDERSON - Claude William Harrison, 88, of Henderson, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2025.

Claude was the son of the late William Emelius Harrison and Katie Vashti Harrison. He was preceded in death by his siblings Janie Basso, Curtis Gatlin, and Lindsey Harrison.

Claude proudly served his country in the US Army. After returning, he became a mechanic and was the owner of Harrison's Tire and Service Center in Louisburg
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Duke Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.

Claude is survived by his wife, Catherine Duke Harrison; daughter and son-in-law Martha Harrison Murray and David, of Louisburg; grandchildren, Emily and Mitchell Murray; and nephew, Jerry Harrison of Louisburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice of Oxford, 136 Roxboro Rd, Oxford, NC 27565.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net

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