Eugene Aaron Harrison
Eugene Aaron Harrison, 82, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
He was born November 10, 1943, to the union of Robert Harrison Jr. and Ida Mae Ruffin Harrison. He loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of Carter Chapel CME Church.
Eugene graduated valedictorian of the Port Arthur Lincoln High School Class of 1961. He attended Dillard University, New Orleans, LA where he graduated cum laude with bachelors degrees in biology and math. While at Dillard, he was initiated in the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and remained an active member for over 62 years. He was a successful and brilliant man. He worked at Dupont Sabine River Works for over 26 years where he was a trailblazer when hired as the first Black Laboratory Technician and first Black Computer Analyst. He retired as a Dupont Systems Analyst in 1992.
After retirement from Dupont, Eugene pursued his greatest passions teaching, golfing and spending time with his grandkids. He taught biology and coached golf at Lincoln High School for 12 years and managed Belle Oaks Golf Course for 2 years. In 2007, Eugene followed his children and grandchildren to the Dallas Fort Worth area where he worked as a tax preparer and office manager at H&R Block. Eugene did not believe in retirement or sitting around. When he passed, he was the proud owner of Gene’s Mobile Notary Services.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Mae; four children, Gynetreia Mulberry, Eugene Harrison, Jr., Genene Harrison, and Emma LaDonna Harrison; three siblings, Lillie Collins, Jeritza Harrison and Robert Harrison III.
Eugene is survived by his children Raquel Harrison Hardy (Kelvin); Karen Taylor (Michael), Petoria Bell, Tenoah Williams (LaQueenia); sisters Roberta Dale (William), LaDonna Anderson (Rev. D. Jesse) and Brandy Fisher; grandchildren Michael Mulberry (Daylynn), Christopher Bell, Niah Fields, Raquel Ari Hardy, Sean Hardy, Anaiya Harrison and Isaac Colston; goddaughter Jessyka Anderson; and longtime companion Elvora Vital. His life was immensely blessed by his nieces, nephews, bonus daughters, cousins, fraternity brothers and members of the Lincoln HS Class of 1961.
A memorial service celebrating Eugene’s life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12:00pm at Carter Chapel CME Church, 814 Reverend Raymond Scott Avenue, Port Arthur. Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard Mortuary, under the direction of Broussard’s, 5050 North 12th Street, Nederland. His cremated body will be placed in a niche at Live Oak Memorial Park, Beaumont, Texas.
Memorial Service
Carter Chapel CME Church
- 814, Rev. Raymond Scott Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, 77640,
- February 7, 2026
- 12:00 pm
Our sincerest condolences to Raquel Hardy and her family. May your cherished memories bring you comfort today and in the days ahead.
—The Carr Family
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can’t Heal❗ Isaiah 35:10
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My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are extended to the family.
May Mr. Eugene rest in peace.
Mr. Eugene you will be missed but never forgotten. You and your family was truly a pillar of Port Arthur. The knowledge that you imparted to our youth will live with them for the rest of their lives. Family members, trust in God and he will take care of you.
Eugene take your Rest in Eternity. You truly deserve it.
Our condolences to the Family; I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Harrison passing, I worked with him @ Dupont, I know all of you will miss him. Hold your memories of ” Gene” close and he will always be with you.
Our office 42842- H R Block Houston,TX was a better place to work because of Eugene.
“We share in your grief and wish you peace”.
I would see Gene sometime at IHOP. It was always a pleasure to see him and remember our DuPont days. He will surely be missed.
The family has my deepest sympathy.
Prayers of condolence and prayers for strength to the entire family. To borrow the words of the Late Rev Dr. Ransom Howard: “Peace be unto your ashes and may your soul rest in the Pavilion of The Most High God; Goodnight Bro. Gene, we’ll see you in the morning!”
A neighbor and friend from youth, I will miss seeing you at your sister’s house for Sunday meals. Rest in heavenly peace, you fought a good fight.
I will miss u in Sunday School and Bible study Take your rest.Job well done.❤️🙏
I will truly miss you cousin. Walmart parking will always remember your created spaces and your great attitude. You are definitely one of the best cousins
Love you always
I am going to miss his great smile. You will be missed.
Really Gonna Miss You My Brother
Gonna Miss You My Friend
Rest in Heaven, Cousin Eugene.
I am truly going to miss my cousin Gene. He was an amazing person, funny loving, caring, compassionate .We have another angel in heaven, watching over us .Rest well, my cousin.