1956
Dr. Ralph
2018
Dr. Ralph Benjamin (Ben) Harrison
April 4, 1956 — January 1, 2018
Dr. Ben Harrison, 61, of Monroe, died the morning of January 1, 2018 after a long, courageous fight against cancer.
A lifelong resident of Monroe, Dr. Harrison is loved by many, and has touched the lives of many more throughout his 32-year career in medicine.
After graduating from Neville High School in ’74, Ben earned a bachelor’s degree from NLU in ‘78. He attended LSUS Medical School, and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia.
After becoming a Board-certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Harrison returned to practice medicine, and to raise a family in his hometown.
Ben is remembered for his kind generosity, and for his incredible attention to detail.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Annette Nelson Harrison; Sons, Andrew Stuart Harrison with his wife, Alyse Lambert Harrison, and Will Rion Harrison; Parents, R. Benjamin Harrison and Irma Lee Rowland Harrison; Sisters, Stacy Alexander with her husband, Dr. James Alexander, and Lee Ann Boyd with her husband, Rob Boyd; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services celebrating Dr. Harrison’s life will be held at noon, Friday, January 5, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 10:30 to noon in the church parlor.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the FUMC Memorial Fund or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
A lifelong resident of Monroe, Dr. Harrison is loved by many, and has touched the lives of many more throughout his 32-year career in medicine.
After graduating from Neville High School in ’74, Ben earned a bachelor’s degree from NLU in ‘78. He attended LSUS Medical School, and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia.
After becoming a Board-certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Harrison returned to practice medicine, and to raise a family in his hometown.
Ben is remembered for his kind generosity, and for his incredible attention to detail.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Annette Nelson Harrison; Sons, Andrew Stuart Harrison with his wife, Alyse Lambert Harrison, and Will Rion Harrison; Parents, R. Benjamin Harrison and Irma Lee Rowland Harrison; Sisters, Stacy Alexander with her husband, Dr. James Alexander, and Lee Ann Boyd with her husband, Rob Boyd; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services celebrating Dr. Harrison’s life will be held at noon, Friday, January 5, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 10:30 to noon in the church parlor.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the FUMC Memorial Fund or to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, January 5, 2018
10:30am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
First United Methodist Church-Monroe
Celebration Of Life
Friday, January 5, 2018
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
First United Methodist Church-Monroe
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