Dr. Kenneth Wayne Harrison passed from this world into the glory of Heaven, Monday, January 6, 2025. He was 92 years old. He was born September 12, 1932 in rural Walton County, Florida in a log cabin, built by his grandfather in 1898 and he passed away in the very same home. His childhood on the family farm not only instilled a shepherd's heart, but taught him many life skills that prepared him for the ministry that God had planned for him. After his ordination, he pastored numerous Baptist churches in Florida and Alabama during his 68 years in the ministry.
During this time he also worked with Agricultural Missions in Africa and the Philippines. His earlier years on the farm were key to his learning all about gardening, tending to animals, wood working and all the aspects required to be a successful farmer. God gave him the opportunity to share this knowledge with farmers in Africa and Philippines.
Dr. Harrison received his Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Florida State University. He received his master's degree from the New Orleans Seminary. Later he received an honorary Doctorate from Baptist College of Florida.
Dr. Harrison was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Laura Nell Rogers Harrison, his parents, Horace Franklin Harrison and mother, Ethel Beatrice Anderson Harrison, and his brother Samuel R. (Roddy) Harrison.
Dr. Harrison is survived by his daughter, Lona Harrison Robinson and husband Nicholas Schuster of North Walton County, Florida; his son David Kenneth Harrison and wife Michelle of Pleasant Grove Community, Florida; grandchildren Emily Watson, Rhen Robinson and Dalton Harrison; his two brothers Ralph Harrison and wife Ruby of Marianna Florida, Eddie Harrison and wife Pam of Pleasant Grove Community, Florida, and sister-in-law, Ann Harrison.

A time of visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs, FL. 216 Live Oak Ave. E. DeFuniak Springs Florida 32435.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs, FL, with Reverends Dan Harrison and Tim Burnham officiating.

Flowers are being accepted. Donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home.  https://www.fbchomes.org/

Pallbearers will be Willy Tatman, Rodney Hitzing, Timmy Carter, Nick Anderson, Frank Harrison, and Chuck Harrison.

Burial will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery