Johnny Ray Harrin, Sr.

johnny harrin,

October 30, 1960 ~ February 27, 2021

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Johnny Ray Harrin, Sr., 60, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Buncombe Co., Johnny was a son of the late John Albert and JoAnn Piercy Harrin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Claudette Hall, and by his grandchildren, Trinity Alene Harrin and Jaelyn Boyd.

Johnny loved restoring old muscle cars and owned Johnny Harrin’s Trim Shop on Haywood Rd. for many years. He was a huge Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed his music very much. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Becky Harrin; children, Renee Harrin (Jeff Banks), of Asheville, Michael Harrin (Amanda), of Candler, Christy Hyden (Billy) of Candler, Johnny Harrin, Jr., of Asheville, Luke Sheppard, of Asheville, and Heather Hendrix, of Weaverville; brothers, David Harrin, of Arkansas, and Vincent Harrin, of Asheville; 19 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

The graveside service for Mr. Harrin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Green Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Lance will officiate.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: March 2, 2021 2:00 pm

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831

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  1. I love you Johnny. Thank you for always being there for me and mine. I couldn’t have asked for a better father in law. Take care of my girl. Until we meet again.

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  2. If there was ever a friend that you can come to for anything that you needed or for any reason whatsoever Johnny Ray was that person he will be loved and missed by many friends his life will live in the hearts of many

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  3. If there was ever a person that you can go to when you needed them Johnny Ray was that person he was there for his family and friends he will be loved and remembered by many

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  6. This man was a strong amazing man, father, and brother. He will be greatly missed. Prayers and love for the whole family.

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  9. So sorry for your loss prayers and love to my bestfriend Becky and her family and friends of Johnny Ray

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  10. So sorry for your loss prayers and love to my bestfriend Becky and her family and friends of Johnny Ray

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  11. Sending you and the entire family my deepest condolences 💐 cuz, I am so very sorry, lifting you all up in prayer and sending my love during this difficult time, love you all ,

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  12. U fly high in them clouds ole boy.it was a pleasure getting to know u all them years ago.th k pu all that u done for me

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  16. He will be missed dearly. He had the most kind heart, such a great man. Love and prayers. Love you

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  17. I am so sorry. He was a wonderful man. I grew up right across the street from him and his family most of my life. He just always had a good heart and never met a stranger. He will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family.

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  19. Thank you Johnny for allowing me to spend a lot of my childhood in your home. There is many memories i will forever hold in my heart. You will always be in our hearts and forever loved. Sending all our love and prayers to the family.

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  20. Sending our love and prayers. We loved you Johnny Ray and that big smile you always had on your face and your strong love of family.

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  21. Sending our love and prayers. You will not be forgotten. We loved you, your love of family and that big smile you always had on your face.

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  22. Becky my heart aches for you. I never met Johnny Ray but felt like I knew him, having known you. It was evident through you what a wonderful man he was. Praying God’s peace for you and all the family. I love you Becky Harrin.

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  24. Our deepest sympathies are with you all, may God help you start to heal in the coming days.

    JD & Heather Reed

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  25. So sorry for your loss he was a great man. He loved you all so much and will continue to watch over you.

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  27. This man was seriously an awesome man!! I can remember so many years down at his house and he always welcomed us with open arms and always made us all laugh and always was cracking a joke. I can also remember how he loved cars and how he always tried taking care of everyone else . My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Harrin family, and all the family and friends who he left behind…he sure did love his family that’s for sure. R.i.p you sweet man. May you R.i.p much love, tonya jones

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  31. Sorry to see you have gone but you’re not no longer in this whole world of pain me and you had so much fun working together in Mauldin South Carolina may God keep you in his eternal love on his arms around you Johnny love you man have a great wonderful eternal rest my wishes go out to grandchildren was anyone associated with your family

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    • Thank you Ricky for you kind words. Dad thought the world of you . I miss him so much. Life just isn’t fair. (NayNay) Renee

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  32. I am already missing you papaw your had such a big heart and was there for anyone who needed anything. I miss you joking around with me when I came to your house. You will be missed Papaw ❤️

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  33. So very sorry to just be seeing this. Johnny Ray was a good friend to my late husband Johnny Ledford. My deepest sympathies to your family.

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