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Andre Harrison Obituary
Andre Ezra Harrison, 19, a senior at Ashland High School, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at a friend's house in Ashland.
Andre was born Sept. 14, 2004, in Norwalk. He endured a difficult first seven years of life before a special aunt helped rescue him. He lived in a loving foster home for first and second grade before his adoption. In 2014, he moved to Ashland where he became the adopted son of Jeremy and Kimberly Harrison of Ashland. His name means "brave helper" and he lived this out every day while working to overcome a painful past.
Andre was a gifted runner. He competed for his first two years of high school at Mansfield Christian, where he set a freshman school record for cross country and was conference champion in both cross country and track. He was selected as team MVP for cross country his freshman and sophomore years, and co-MVP his junior year at Ashland High School. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his time at McDonald's where he worked an early morning shift before school.
He is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Kimberly (Crawford) Harrison of Ashland; two grandfathers, Paul Harrison of Tiffin and John Crawford of Alliance; aunts and uncles, Aaron and Kelly (Pawlowski) Harrison of Medina, Chris and Kaylene (Harrison) Kiefer of Tiffin, and Kevin Crawford and Greg Ogrodowski of Columbus; and four cousins, Mathis and Ryland Kiefer and Lincoln and Lucy Harrison.
Andre was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Krista (Forry) Harrison of Fostoria and Marie (Rhome) Crawford of Salem.
Visitation for friends will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, until the time of Andre's funeral at 4 p.m. at Park Street Brethren Church. Dr. John Shultz will officiate. Private family burial will be at Ashland Cemetery.
Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland, is assisting with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Advocates for Families, 270 Sandusky St., Ashland, Ohio, 44805, or Fostering Family Ministries, 575 U.S. 250, Savannah, Ohio, 44874.
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