NEWLAND, N.C. - Lon Matthew Harrison III, 55, of Newland passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

He was born October 31, 1968 in Carter County, Tenn. to the late Lon (Sandy) Harrison II and Ila (Ollie) Harrison. Matthew was a member of High Point Baptist Church and worked in the farming business. He loved fishing, going to the beach and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 15 years Jessica Arnold Harrison of the home; son Tyler Johnson and wife Victoria of Roan Mtn., Tenn.; daughter Montana Johnson/Harrison of Roan Mtn., Tenn.; sisters Delta Eldreth and husband Mark of Maiden, Dorthea Stone and husband Albert of Hickory, Jackie Harrison of Hickory; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven nephews; two nieces; 10 great-nephews; and two great-nieces.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shannon Carden and Megan Hendrix, as well as several nurses at Johnson City Medical Center for the care they provided to Matthew.  

A service to celebrate Matthew’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116.

Condolences may be sent to the Harrison family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Harrison family.