Harrison Benjamin Wilson Jr. (April 21, 1925 – July 28, 2019) was an American educator and college basketball coach who served as the second president of Norfolk State University from 1975 to 1997. He was President of Norfolk State University during the first 6 years (1991-1997) of my 25 years (1991-2016) of service, at NSU. I am a former student at Norfolk State University and benefited from his endeavors to build NSU into the institution that it is today. Dr. Wilson always explained his life in the context of his past, positing that his achievements were rooted long before his birth on April 21, 1925.
He would have him on a flight by midnight.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wilson. He told the student to go back to his dorm room & pack. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him. He taught me the importance of community volunteering.
He was known for his love of this world and his grace among his brothers.His loving and continuous devotion to the "Green and Gold" of Norfolk State University students, faculty and staff
Harrison Wilson (Photo via Richmond Times-Dispatch) WILSON, Harrison B. III, of Richmond, departed this life June 9, 2010.
He will missed by his family and all whose lives are richer because of his dedication to education and mankind. His mother had suddenly passed away & he didn't have money for a plane ticket to fly home right then. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Wilson one daughter, Anna Wilson two sons, Harrison IV Russell Wilson his father mother, Drs. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, II. "My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, alumni, students, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved President Harrison Wilson.
Marguerite Ayers, his beloved mother, carried on this tradition by impressing the value of education upon Harrison and his four brothers and sisters. Continue to cherish the many memories shared with your father.Our condolences to the Wilson's family on the passing of your loved one who you loaned to us to help make Norfolk State University a greater place of higher education. "A strong man of great intellect and kindness has left the world a poorer place. He gave so much of his life to help future generations to reach their goal and become great achievers. Harrison B. Wilson III of Richmond.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilson Family during this time of depletion and loss. Many knew Dr. Wilson for his lifetime of organizational leadership, not only during his tenure at Norfolk State, but for his broader contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. HARRISON WILSON passed away in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Shirley A. Whitaker Dr. Wilson will be remembered for his encouragement of students, faculty, and staff at Norfolk State University.I extend my love and heartfelt condolences to my Linesister April and her family as you weather this season.
James Edwards, lll He was a great man and leader who left behind an Amazing legacy. Your friend,"Lord Have Mercy" is one of the statements Dr. Harrison B. Wilson would say and laugh when he had been "out done" and couldn't come up with the necessary words for a response. So sorry to hear of his death. Many of the sound practices established during his tenure (1977-1997), as President, continued to serve the University well, after his retirement in 1997.
Harrison Thorne, 30, of Wilson, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Dr. Wilson, was a president that cared about his students, every one of us...Rest well, sir My sincere condolences to Dr. Wilson's Family. Dr. Harrison B. Wilson II, former president of Norfolk State University, has passed from this life after 94 fulfilling years. He was the university's second president, from 1975 until 1997, shepherding Norfolk State through a period of …
WILSON, Harrison B. III, of Richmond, departed this life June 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wilson.
Wilson, 94, died Sunday of complications from dementia.
(Dr. Archie W. Earl, Sr., Former Norfolk State University Faculty Senate President)A mighty tree has fallen.
He would often share stories of his family. Guest Book sponsored by the family He was 94. Dr. Harrison B. Wilson II, former president of Norfolk State University, has passed from this life after 94 fulfilling years.
With all his accomplishments, he conceived of himself as a link within a longer chain of past and future; of triumphs, setbacks, and continuous learning.To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our
May God continue to bless the entire family, during this time of loss. He was a giant in the Educational Community and will be solely missed. Dr. Wilson came out of his office & told his assistant to find a ticket for the student. I remember his quick wit and sense of humor. I remember sitting in Dr. Wilson's office - don't ask why, I can't remember; probably some Spartan Echo stuff - and a student came in crying uncontrollably. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wilson. Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, a longtime president of Norfolk State University who helped it grow in stature among historically black college and universities, died Sunday.
His grandmother taught school to the formerly enslaved in the years after the Civil War. Michael and Rhonda Turner I was a student of Dr. Harrison B. Wilson, Jr., in the 90’s. Wilson, Departed this life June 9, 2010. If you need help finding the right words, view our That was who he was.
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