Verne L. Harrison May 5, 2018 Verne "Pudge" L. Harrison, 85, of Liverpool passed away peacefully on Saturday in the home that he had built for his family 56 years ago. He was born in Syracuse to Sylvia and Floyd Harrison and grew up in Lyncourt . After completing his duties in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, Pudge made a career working for the phone company. Upon retirement he went to work at the VA hospital until his retirement from there. He was a life member of the Pastime Athletic Club.  Pudge enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, being around his horses, attending their races and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents and sister June Wilhelm. He is survived by wife of 64 years former Barbara Holden, children Lee Ann Stabler, Cynthia (Rick) Harrison-Staub, Dan (Joyce), Tim Harrison, a sister Bonnie (Dave) Shaban, brother in Law Walter Wilhelm, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10AM in Christ the King Church, Liverpool. Burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Clay. Calling hours are Friday 4-7PM at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. The family would like to give a sincere thanks to his caregivers Deborah, Melissa and Dylan, who gave him wonderful, loving and dignified care to the end. In lieu of flowers contributions to Partners in Conservation, PO Box 400, Riverside Dr. Powell, OH, 43065