David E. Harrison II, 56, of Billerica, died on December 10, 2013, following a brief illness.

David was born in Arlington, Mass. on July 4, 1957. He was the son of the late David Harrison and Ann (Wright) Nelson.

He was raised in Bedford and was a graduate of Bedford High School, Class of 1975.

Most recently he was a resident of Billerica.

Professionally, David worked as a tile installer for over twenty years, working in many local residences. He loved gardening, and for years grew vegetables and maintained and "honor system" farmstand at the family farm on Grove St. in Lexington.

He is survived by two children, Michele Waldron of Bedford and David Harrison III of Lexington, two brothers, Daniel of Palmbay, FL and Dana of Lowell, his sister, Katherine Cormier of Billerica, grandchildren, Tyler and Gavin Waldron, aunt, Kathy Wright and his former wife and friend, Lori Harrison, both of Lexington and his constant companion and well-loved Jack Russell terrier, Boo.

Visitation will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., Bedford, on Sat., Dec. 14, beginning at 10 A.M. and followed a funeral service at 12:30 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to lungevity.org for lung cancer research or to a charity of one's choice.