John A. Harrison

John Arthur Harrison, born May 21st, 1953, passed away on December 8th 2022 surrounded by family after a short illness.

John was big in stature and in life. He loved his family more than anything in the world and was loved as the giant he was.

John served with the Prince George’s County Police Department from 1974 through 1988 until a previous on the job injury forced his retirement. After retirement, John found a love of real estate and became a licensed Maryland Realtor. During his career, he served in many positions throughout the real estate community, including serving as the President of the Maryland Realtors Association.

John had a passion for golf, fishing, boating, and his future retirement to Smith Mountain Lake Virginia. He was known as Papa John, Grand-pa, Paw, Pop-pop, to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was best known though, as Dad.

Pamela Kohel-Harrison, was the love of John’s life. Pam’s love for John knew no bounds, no matter how irritating he could be.

John was preceded in death by his parents Merrill and Minnie Harrsion, and his brother Merrill Harrison Jr.

John is survived by his loving wife Pamela Kohel-Harrison. Children Leslie Kohel Kocevar (Tim), Matthew Kohel (Kimberly), Carl Kohel (Susan) Danielle Hutchinson (Elwood), and Justin Hutchinson (Renne). He is also survived by his grand-children, Melissa Hardy (Marcus), Kari Bailey (Tyler), Olivia Kocevar, Kaylyn Kohel, Garrett Kohel, Bodie Kohel, Madeline Duggins, Calie Duggins, Allen Kohel, Ryleigh Kohel, Elicia Ward, Elwood Ward, Elana Ward, James D. Byrd, Carissa Byrd, Thomas C.J. Hutchinson, Heather Bowers, and Jessica Bowers

John is also survived by his great-grand children, Roland Hardy and Joshua Bailey.

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