Biography: Stephen Earle Harrison, age 67, of Little Rock, died February 1, 2010. He was born in Little Rock, on May 25, 1942 to the late, Richard Garland and Edwin McDaniel Harrison. He was an owner of Welsco Inc, an Industrial Gas and Welding Company, he began working there in 1960 along side his father and brother. During his tenure, he expanded Welsco, Inc into a regional company. Welsco was truly a family business , and Steve was respected amongst his employees. He was a mentor to many but especially to his daughter. He retired in 2001. He was also a founder of Airgas, Inc. Steve was the youngest President of IOMA ( International Oxygen Manufacturing Association), he also served on several boards of CGA (compressed gas association), and NWSA ( National Welding Supply Association). He was very well respected in the Industrial Gas and Welding Supply Industry. Steve also served in the United States Marine Corps. Steve loved to play in his workshop and was quite a craftsman. His favorite past time was playing with his grandkids as they were the love of his life. He also enjoyed duck hunting with his son in law. He is survived by his wife, Donie Brown Harrison, his children, Brian Harrison ( Elizabeth ) of Batesville, AR, and Angela Harrison King ( Petey ) of Little Rock, his brother, Richard Harrison ( Myra ) of Ono Island, AL, and sister, Rebecca Harrison of Orange County, California, and his grandchildren, Lauren, Hayden, and Grant Harrison and Haven and Ashton King. There will be a visitation held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Greg Schick. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
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