Jasper Orlanders Harrison (Byrd) was born on October 24, 1956 in Newark, New Jersey. He died peacefully at the Brian Center on October 4, 2020 in Clayton, North Carolina at the age of 63.

He obtained his General Education Diploma and went on to have a successful career as a Truck Driver. He loved listening to different types of music and watching a good comedy; some of his favorite comedians were English comedian, Bennie Hill and Richard Pryor. Jasper enjoyed drag racing. He was also a semi-professional bowler, competing in leagues, earning trophies, and often bowling perfect scores of 300. Jasper was a devoted son, brother, father, sibling, uncle and friend.

Also known as 'Jay', Jasper is survived by his parents, Roscoe and Carrie Miller; his daughters, Breanna Jasmine Harrison and Charlene Denise James; his siblings, Jacquetta H. Bullock, Archie Lamont Harrison, Tawanda McIntyre-Johnson, Jeremiah Miller, Isaiah Miller and LaFaithe Miller; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel at 104 S. Chestnut Street, Henderson, North Carolina.

Due to the Coronavirus-19, masks and physical distancing requirements will be in place.

Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC is honored to serve The Harrison Family and words of comfort may be shared at www.baskervillefuneralhomellc.com