Daniel “Roy” Harriman, Sr., 85, of Irvington, went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 8, 1936, in Tiden, Illinois, the son of James William Harriman and Stella (Builderback) Harriman. He married Thelma Katherine Stewart on April 7, 1984, and she survives in Irvington.
In addition to his wife of 37 years, Thelma Harriman of Irvington, he is also survived by a brother: Ralph Harriman; a special nephew: Mike Geralds and wife Brenda; his five children: Daniel Roy Harriman, Jr. and wife Theresa, Sharon Wright and husband Val, Carla Rodriguez, Pam Black and husband Randy, and Stephanie Dunning and husband Lee; 17 grandchildren: Keisha Merrick and husband Lewis, Lee Curd and wife Anne, Karmaleita Nagy and husband Josh, Jasmine Ross and husband Andrew, Jared Wright, Mary Negron and husband Tony, Lydia Likens and husband Luke, Andrea Bernal and husband John, Brian Pendley and wife Sara, Travis Pendley and wife Lindsay, Jessica Bowers and husband Nick, Lindsey VonBokel and husband Brett, Austin Black and wife Brooke, P.J. Osborn and wife Katie, Jacob Roy Osborn and wife Vanessa, Dusten Griffith and wife Britney, and Gabrielle Conkle and husband Wendall; numerous great-grandchildren: Dylan, Christian, Emily, Randy, Bradley, Brandon, Korena, Oakley, Spencer, Lillian, Alexander, Damon, Reagan, Amelia, Michaela, Evelyn, Mia, Amelia, Nathan, Landon, Grayson, Oliver, Connor, Caroline, Adelina, Wilhelm, Elliot, Hudson Roy, Airian, Gavin, Logan, Jolene, Adaline, Emily, Lanxton, and Adrienne; two great-great-grandson’s: Lawson, Ledger and one great-great-granddaughter on the way; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter: Yvonne Sue Harriman, son-in-law: Carlos Rodriguez, a brother, seven sisters, and a sister-in-law: June Harriman.
Roy retired from the Central Wholesale Liquor Company after 40 years. He never missed a day of work and in his honor, the company created The Roy Harriman Service Award. He was an avid bowler for 20 plus years. Roy actively volunteered for several local Food Pantries until the day he passed.
From 2011 until he passed, he helped the Community of Centralia raise over $107,000.00 for Youth Programs. Roy and Dick Peoples, were always the first two that would show up at the many venues used by the Centralia Area Fold Em Club to set up the needed luncheon items to make youth fundraisers successful. Roy and the Community have raised over $23,000.00 for the Fred Pearson Foundation. He has also help raise over $10,000.00 for the Mike Fontaine Ball Fields in Central City and the Centralia Youth Center. His part meant so much to him and he never wanted his picture or name in the newspaper. All Roy ever wanted to do was something for someone else and then ask when will we help somebody again. His Over the Hill Carry Card Club will miss him, but will never forget him and his memory will be with them forever. There is no doubt that God will enjoy Roy’s company, but more importantly, God will tell Roy that his lifetime love for the other guy makes everything good, both here on earth and in Heaven. It will always be Roy’s Honor to support the local youth.
Per Roy’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia-American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Harriman Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
