Dwight was born November 15, 1943 in Halifax County, the son of George Edward Harrison and Edna Powell Harrison, both of whom preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Kelly H. Harrison.
He was a graduate of William R. Davie High School, and was the former owner of Rosemary Cotton Gin.
Dwight loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Robin H. Harrison; daughter, Melissa H. Bunn of Wilson; and grandchildren, Kaitlin Warren and Sydney Warren.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 pm Saturday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, with the funeral to follow at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Go Fund Me page to help with medical and funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com