HARRISON, BENJAMIN WILLIS of Farmington Hills; Went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2014; age 81; Dear husband of Betty Ann and the late Sylvia;
Beloved father of the late Michael Harrison;
Dear brother of Leigh Harrison;
Mr. Harrison was an engineer at General Motors Pontiac Motor Division, where he founded the Product Planning Division, and was key in the development of the GTO and Grand Prix.
He was a member of the Auburn Hills Christian Center and was an avid pilot since the age of 15. He also loved sailing.
Interment will follow at Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society or to The Power Company Kids Club.
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