Richard C. Harrison, age 76 of McConnelsville, Ohio, died at his residence at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Weds. June 5, 2013. He was born in Rose Farm, Ohio on Oct. 17, 1936, the son of the late Leo and Laverne Gladden Harrison. He was a graduate of Malta-McConnelsville High School class 1954, Richard was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam era, He was a protestant by faith and a member of the American Legion Post 24 and the Eagles both of McConnelsville. He had been a member of the Malta VFW, McConnelsville Jaycees, and the Gavin Power Plant Veterans of Chesire, Ohio where he was an operator for Ohio Power Company. He survived by 2 sons; James D. Harrison of Temple, Texas, and Gary Harrison of Marietta, Ohio; 1 daughter Kimberly Anderson and husband Van of Waterford,Ohio; several nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law Kate Harrison of McConnelsville, Ohio He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother Carl Harrison. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with Evan. Randy Baker officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Malta Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence for the family, go to www.matheneyfh.com.