Samuel D. Harrison

Samuel Dale Harrison, affectionately known to friends and family as “Sket”, was a beloved figure in the Sparkman community. He was born in Manning, Arkansas on November 16, 1955, to the union of Emmitt and Laura Hughes Harrison.

A lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Samuel served as an usher, contributing his time and friendly manner to the church. His love for music was evident as he sang in the Sparkman Male Choir. Samuel ran track and played football during his time at Sparkman High School, showcasing his athletic talents and dedication to sports.

Samuel was known for his frequent wins in dominoes and spades, games that brought out his competitive nature and camaraderie with family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, listening to the music of his favorite artist, R. Kelly along with dancing to the melodies. One of his joys was spending time with and helping raise his great-niece Kinslee. Some of his famous quotes were “By Law” “Leaking like a Puerto Rican” “Everything Copasetic” and “You do you and I do me”.

“Sket” had a robust work history, having worked for numerous lumber companies, with his last being at Ray White Lumber Company. Additionally, he spent ten years as a machine operator at the Milwaukee Summer Festivals, a role that allowed him to socialize and meet people. He also worked alongside his brother at his brother's private establishments, Club Matrix and the Diamond Inn in Milwaukee.

He passed from this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Laura Harrison; his son, Emmett Harrison (June 26, 2007); his granddaughter, McKinsey Harrison (December 15, 2009); his siblings, Elmer Harrison, Salvanious Harrison, Ollie Harrison, Travis Harrison, Vanessa Harrison, James Harrison and Kathy Cunningham,

Samuel "Sket" Harrison leaves his son, Christopher (Nicky) Harrison of Arkadelphia; a bonus son, Corey (Charlene) Cooks of Killeen, TX; granddaughters, Trinity Harrison, McKinley Harrison, Daniya Harrison, and Nekeva Campbell; his sisters, Annie Gaines of Inglewood, CA and Unitta Harrison of Sparkman, AR; his brother, Rodney Harrison of Sparkman, AR; a special niece, Vanessa Cunningham of Sparkman, AR; a special great niece, Kinslee Cunningham; sisters-in-law, Bertha Harrison Menomonee, WI, Linda Harrison Memphis, TN and Gwendolyn Perry Milwaukee, WI; brother in Law, Leon Barnwell Fort Wayne, IN; bonus brothers, Chris King of Sparkman, AR, Orlando Hughes of Sparkman, AR, Timothy Wright of Milwaukee, Wi and Brian Green Milwaukee, WI; aunts, Lisa Russell of Milwaukee, WI, Maelene Harrison of Arkadelphia, AR and Shirley Mae Hughes of Sparkman, AR. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, several cousins, godmothers Corrine Johnson and Bobbie Walker; close friends, Larry Smith, Marcus Isreal, Daniel “Button” Austin, Jr., Jermaine Butler, Edward Craig, Darren Johnson, David Giles, and Deborah Smith his Sunday morning church ride, other friends and the Macedonia Baptist Church Family.

The pallbearers will be Geoffrey Hall, Jermaine Butler, Darron Johnson, David Giles, Marcus Isreal, Larry Hughes, Carlos “Taco” Hickman and D.C. Austin. Honorable to mention are Larry Smith, Howard Knight, Chris King, Edward Craig, Ricky Craig, Ronnie O’Neal, Corey Cooks, Brandon Hunter, and David Lock. Floral Escorts Trinity Harrison, McKinley Harrison, Daniya Harrison, Nekeva Campbell and Kinslee Cunningham.