David W. Harrison

March 2, 1948 - May 3, 2020

David Wayne Harrison, 72, of Milan, MI passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with family by his side. Dave’s death was attributed to complications after a recent diagnosis of mesothelioma. Dave was born March 2, 1948 in Corbin, KY to the late Burlie O. and Mae W. (Stewart) Harrison. On August 9, 1980 he married Janice M. (Jaeger) Harrison who survives him. He is also survived by his two sons, Christopher W. (Susi) Harrison of Las Vegas, NV and Benjamin S. Harrison of Milan, MI. Also surviving him are three sisters, Diane (Thom) Harris, Donna (Ricardo) Guerra and Danita (Danny) Galanopoulos, several cousins, nephews, a niece and extended family on his wife's side. Dave leaves many, many friends from his school days, time in the service, work and the car cruise community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Danny Harrison. After high school, Dave enlisted in the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS Enterprise off the coast of Vietnam and was honorably discharged after 3 years. Dave’s employment included Quality Gas & Wood, his own business, installing gas log fireplaces. He spent the last fifteen years at RepairClinic.com before retiring. Being a huge fan of drag racing, he often spent time racing in events at Milan Dragway with his brother. After starting his family, he left racing and continued to enjoy going to car cruises. Per his wishes, Dave has been cremated. A Memorial of His life, along with Janice’s, will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. with a visitation starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. The service will be live streamed and can be viewed by visiting the funeral home's Facebook page. He has requested that memorials be given in his name to a charity of your choice. To sign David’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.