Roy D. Harrison was born May 5, 1948, to the late Levoid and Reverend Edwina Boyd Harrison in Harlem, New York and departed this life on September 25, 2023.

Roy received his education in the New York school system.  Shortly after graduating from Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 4 years during the Vietnam War.  After his tour of duty, he enrolled at Pace University, New York, New York, where he studied and earned a Liberal Arts degree.

In 1974, Roy was united in marriage to Linda Brown and they had two children:  son Royshawn and daughter Lynquay. Roy and Linda later opened their hearts and home to provide for a nephew, Antwan, and devoted niece, Shante, who was later adopted by the couple.

In 1975, Roy started his career with the United States Postal Service, giving them 42 years of dedicated service.  During those years, he always strived to better himself by taking every opportunity to advance his knowledge, learning all the ins and outs of the organization, taking on various jobs and detail assignments that would assist him in working his way up the ladder.  While doing this, he gained a wealth of experience and left his mark along the way.  Roy eventually landed his "Dream Job" as Logistics Coordinator in 1982, which allowed him to travel, meet new friends, check up on the old friends, allowing him the opportunity to establish many lasting and meaningful relationships until his retirement in 2014.  Roy was especially proud of his affiliation with the A-PLUS organization, serving as National Sergeant of Arms and was a "Heck of a Leader'' and beloved and respected by many of the members.

Shortly before his retirement, Roy made the decision to relocate from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Leesburg, Virginia.  On August 31, 2013, Roy was united in Holy Matrimony, to the love of his life and soulmate, Charlene Walker.  Together they enjoyed the many things they had in common, especially cooking and traveling.  Roy loved gardening, sports, music, dancing, and he had a huge appetite for the news, especially MSNBC!!

In 2015, Roy rededicated his life to Christ and became an active member of Providence Baptist Church, Leesburg, Virginia and eventually became a Deacon on June 12, 2016.  He served as a Trustee, Security Ministry Chairperson, and he faithfully and tirelessly assisted in any capacity that needed assistance.  From 2018 through 2022, he continued to take on small projects in and around Leesburg.  He took pride in performing his civic duty as a Poll Worker for the Virginia Board of Elections.

Roy leaves to cherish his memories, his faithful and devoted wife Charlene; sister Deborah (Hallam) Husbands of Brooklyn, NY; son Royshawn (Jene) Harrison of Queens, NY; daughter Lynquay (John) Harrison-Bolden of Wendell, NC; adoptive daughter, Shante Garcia-Harrison, Cary, NC; stepdaughter Lacretia Walker of Martinsburg, WV; stepson James (Alicia) Walker of York, SC; beloved cousin Jackie Fleming of Jamaica, NY; 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grands, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.