Jeffrey Scott Harbison, 55, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born March 23, 1968, and grew up in Greenville, Ms. He graduated from Shaw High School in Shaw, Mississippi, class of 1986 with Honors. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy, and after he was discharged moved to Arkansas to be closer to family. Jeff was a licensed A&P Aircraft Mechanic and had worked in the Aircraft industry for over 25 years. During this time, he worked for many Aircraft Companies as a permanent employee and as a contractor.
He was proceeded in death by his father John Allen Harbison, and mother Dweneth Hope Harbison.
He is survived by his birth mother, Patricia Ann Scott of Ariel, Washington; 3 sons, John Allen Gore and wife Krystal Gore of Jacksonville, Texas; Ashton Harbison and wife Kala Harbison of Malvern, Arkansas; and Aaron Harbison of Choctaw, Oklahoma.
He leaves behind five siblings, John Harbison, and wife Vicki of Hot Springs, Arkansas; James Harbison, and wife Kate of Clarksville, Tennessee; Bradley Smith and Stuart Smith of Russellville, Arkansas, Mandy Dunlap and husband Bill of Mena, Arkansas, and Tricia Ann Thompson of Medford, Oregon.
Jeff also leaves behind 2 Grandchildren, Kingston Harbison and McKenzie Lynn Gore, and many nieces and nephews.
The service will be held Sunday, July 16, at 4:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1010 Port Arthur, Mena, Arkansas.
Mark and I met you in Rome, New York, 2016. We were on a contract there too. Happen to be staying in the same hotel. From the very first day meeting you, there was never a dull moment. You were a hoot and a holler. From your very distinguished southern draw, I came to call you ” Cletus “. You said to me, ” Janette, your the only one I’d let get away with calling me that”, lol. We were born the same year, ( I’m January), your birthday is the same day as my Daddys, March 23. I’ve always said, there is a reason why people meet and a purpose for everything. If Mark hadn’t been in the same industry, we wouldn’t have ever met. And too, traveled to other states and still kept in touch and had reunion with you several times and even invited to your home with Zena. We had alot of great times together and “OH” the memories I will treasure and hold dear. R.I.P CLETUS! I will miss you ol’ friend. Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 to you! Love ya man!
Jeff H.
Oh Man, so many good times together. Worked together at a number of different airports. Always enjoyed your visits to the house. My Aussies loved when you would drive up . Always laughed when my Wife made you eat before you could leave !
You were loved & will be missed. I can’t imagine what someone is thinking if they’re going through our old Text. LOL.