Jimmy Wayne Harrison

Jimmy Wayne Harrison, 82 yrs old of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. Jimmy (Jay) was born January 18, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana to John A Harrison of Oran, Texas and Dorthy Tanner Harrison of Brock, Texas.

He was a proud graduate of Mineral Wells High School. During High School he was in the DE (Distributed Education) program and worked at Cole's House of Flowers making flower arrangements and delivering flowers. OD Cole taught him about greenhouses and that he could grow anything.

Jimmy spent more than 25 years working as a radio disc jockey at several radio stations. KORC in Mineral Well, Tx, KZFM and Dialing For Dollars TV host in Corpus Christi, Tx, KAHU broadcast engineer in Oahu, Hawaii. Sharing his voice, personality and knowledge with listeners throughout his career. He also worked as a very successful Real Estate agent for Show Case Properties in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Jimmy was known for his gift of storytelling and could always be counted on to have a story to share. He had a deep love of Hawaii, animals, plants and the outdoors, and he found joy in the simple experiences and adventures that life had to offer.

Jimmy is survived by his brother, Billy Harrison of Valrico, Florida; his daughters, Tesa Harrison and Sadie Harrison, both of Mineral Wells, Texas; and his grandchildren, Justice Cloney and wife Haley Bird, Syd Burgess, and Ira and Karis Grimm; great granddaughter, Lily Grimm; and 9 nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his father, John A Harrison; his mother, Dorothy Tanner Harrison; his brother, Jerry Harrison; and his sister, Johnetta Barnes.

Jimmy leaves behind a lifetime of stories, memories, and the love of those who knew him. Although his voice is quiet now, the stories he shared and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.