James C Harrison

OZARK…Mr. James C. Harrison, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday afternoon in a Dothan hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, near Newton. He was 45.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harrison was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, and spent his childhood in Columbus, Georgia, where he grew up surrounded by family, friends, and the kind of memories that stay with a person for life. In the early 2000’s , he made his way to Dothan, a move that opened a new chapter for him and eventually became the place he called home.

He worked hard and took pride in what he did. He was employed with Apec Metals as a metal fabricator, and before that he spent several years with Eastern Sheet Metal. He was the kind of man who showed up, put in an honest day’s work, and earned the respect of the people around him.

Outside of work, he was happiest when he was with the people he loved especially his two sons. He enjoyed being a good father and spending time with his family, whether they were gathered around the house, out fishing, or just enjoying a quiet moment together. He loved playing video games, laughing, and being the one who could turn any room into a good time. He had a natural way of lifting spirits—he was often the life of the party without even trying.

He will be remembered for that big smile of his and the endless supply of dad jokes he shared with anyone who would listen. If you were around him, you were going to laugh—he made sure of it. He was also a proud Atlanta Falcons fan, cheering them on through every season with the same loyalty he showed in every part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Thomas Harrison (Sergeant First Class, United States Army, Retired), whose service and strength he deeply admired, and by his brother, Daniel Harrison.

Surviving relatives include two sons, Brandon Harrison, Ozark and Dorian Lee, Dothan; mother, Carol Jean Harrison, Ozark; two sisters, Summer Harrison, Ozark, and Rachel Harrison, Columbus, Georgia; six brothers, Daniel Ketchum, Daleville, John Dalvin Harrison (Dwynne), Taylor, David Harrison, Fitzgerald, Georgia, Reverend Thomas Harrison (Paula), Cottonwood, Andrew Harrison, Winchester, Kentucky, and Michael Harrison, Atlanta, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.