Harrison Clarke Joseph

Harrison C. Joseph Sr., age 66, was called home on Tuesday August 10, 2010 surrounded by his family and close friends. Harrison was born June 18, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dr. and Mrs. Harrison and Beatrice Joseph. In 1966 he graduated from The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology. Harrison has always worked to assist the poor, disabled and elderly. During his college years he was an active participant in the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE) as well as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). In 1968, through his position at Neighborhood House, he organized families in the Bolivar Arms housing community to participate in the Poor People’s Campaign’s March on Washington. In 1970 Harrison founded CONSOC Housing Consultants where he has served as the CEO for the last 40 years. Harrison and his family have been members of The Community of Holy Rosary St. John’s Catholic Church for over 22 years. Harrison’s civic affiliations include Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and Charms Inc. (Charmer). Professionally he was a member of the Ohio Housing Authority Conference (OHAC) and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Harrison was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren. Left to celebrate his life are his loving wife of 43 years, Sandra Joseph; mother-in-law Mrs. Katheryn Parks; sister Mary E. Joseph; children Dr. Monique (Vincent) Marrow, Mr. Harrison (Cynthia) Joseph III, Dr. Joshua Joseph, Ms. Katheryn Joseph and Mr. Michael Dickens; grandchildren, Michael, Phylicia, Merissa, Victoria, Aryanna, Sydney, Simone, Isaiah and Josephine; niece and nephew Aux-Vasse Simms and Leon Jones as well as many dear friends. Service: Monday, August 16, 2010 11:00 AM Wake Service 1: Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:00 PM