Harrison Smith

Harrison Stokes Smith, 22, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., passed away on July 15, 2017. He was born in Dallas on Feb. 23, 1995, and moved to Signal Mountain at the age of 11. While in Dallas, Harrison was a member of Boy Scout Troop 82, Highland Park United Methodist Church and a member of the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. He graduated from Signal Mountain High School in 2013 where he was awarded the IB Learner Award, was a talented percussion drummer in the Signal Mountain Marching Band, varsity tennis team member, and member of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. Harrison’s Texas roots lured him to Texas Christian University in the fall of 2013 where he was honored to be chosen as an Assistant to the Chancellor and also loved giving tours of the TCU campus as a member of the TCU Student Foundation. He was elected to the Standard’s Board of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, was a TCU club tennis team member, and a staunch Horned Frog sports fan. He spent many beloved summers at Camp Rockmont for Boys in Black Mountain, N.C. There he was recognized for his leadership, service, and fortitude with the highest ranking given to campers and returned there to work as a counselor and instructor of many skills, including paddle boarding, becoming well known for his perfect headstand on the board. Harrison was an intern working as a data analyst with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in membership services. He was passionate about TCU and Fort Worth, and he planned to graduate in December with a degree in Economics. Harrison had a gentle spirit and was kind and generous to all. He was an instant source of joy when he entered a room and had a genuine interest in everyone. He was a doting, protective, and devoted big brother and faithful friend. He is survived by his parents, Harry Stokes Smith Jr. and Kimberly Phillips Smith; his sister and biggest fan, Frances Ann Smith, of Signal Mountain; his grandparents, Stokes and Jane Smith, of West Point, Miss., Harvey and Christy Phillips, of Dallas; aunt and uncle, Mike and Beth Mikeska; cousins, Jack and Anna Mikeska, of Dallas; uncles, Dan Phillips, of Dallas, and Kurt Phillips, of Van Nuys, Calif. A celebration of Harrison’s life was held at TCU on Tuesday, July 18. A memorial service will be held on July 22, at 10 a.m. at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd, Signal Mountain, Tenn. Memorial donations may be made to: Harrison Smith Scholarship Fund Camp Rockmont for Boys Camp Diversity Foundation, 8 White Palmer Court Biltmore Lake, NC, 28715. Online giving options for this scholarship will be available soon: www.campdiversityfoundation.org