Obituary

Floyd Wayne Harrison, age 79

June 5, 1944 – March 13, 2024

Floyd Wayne Harrison, 79, of Wildwood, Florida, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away on March 13, 2024,
in Summerfield, Florida.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois, with entombment to follow at the Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont, Illinois, with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Colleen to help with the Funeral Expenses. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Wayne was born on June 5, 1944, in Star City, Arkansas, the son of Floyd A. and Dorothy B. (Boyd) Harrison. He married Colleen Faye Young on May 14, 1971, in Evansville, Indiana, and she survives.
Wayne served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and then enlisted in the United States Army from which he retired.
Wayne loved to serve his country. He was able to travel all over the world with his family. Wayne then worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier until retirement.

Wayne was a very loving husband, father, and friend. He would do anything for anyone. He had a huge heart and welcomed everyone into the family. Most knew him as "Papa" even if you were not blood, and he treated you as his own. He loved to watch sports (Indianapolis Colts he never missed) unless he was watching his grandchildren play. He was known as being the #1 fan, as he cheered on all of the children. He also loved his western shows (Gunsmoke and Bonanza), and his favorite movie star was John Wayne. His favorite music of all time was the 60's. He loved to sing, even though he couldn't hold a note. One of his favorite times was fishing and having fish frys! "The more the merrier" he always said!!! He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Olney and loved his Lord very much. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 53 years, Faye Harrison of Wildwood, Florida; son, Brian (April) Harrison of Pawnee, Illinois; and daughter, Brandi (Dave) Foster of Olney, Illinois.
8 Grandchildren - Lane (Emma) Womack, Coltyn Harrison, Payton Harrison (fiancé Madison), Kaleb Foster (fiancé Lainey), Hayleigh Harrison (friend Ben), Korbyn Foster (friend Luke), Braydon Harrison, and Layiah Greenberg.
Great Grandson - Easton Wayne (Little Hoss) and many more that he loved as his own.
Brothers; Jeffrey (Debi) Harrison of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Robert (Barbara) Harrison of Booneville, Indiana.
Sister-In-Law Donna Harrison of Evansville, Indiana.