George Arthur Harsch Jr.

Published 10:16 am Thursday, January 29, 2015

George Arthur Harsch Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at his home in Vicksburg.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Harsch Sr.; mother, Edith Harsch; and brother, Francis Harsch all of Slidell, La.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donita Harsch; son, Brent Harsch (Violet) of Tuscon, Ariz.; and daughter, Lisa Harsch of Memphis,Tenn; as well as his siblings, Sybil Travis (Ronald) of Fort White, Fla., William Harsch of New Orleans and Richard Harsch of Covington, La.; and grandson, Brandon Harsch of Carlsbad, N.M.

He had lived in Vicksburg for the last 19 years, and previously in Slidell, and Grand Island, N.Y. He was a 20-year heart transplant recipient who lived his life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed.

Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral services, which will be Friday Jan. 30, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral home in Vicksburg.

Visitation is today from 5 to 7 p.m., and Friday from 1 p.m. until the service.