What Has Been Revealed About the Old Man from “Pawn Stars” Since His Death

Richard Harrison was considered one of the bests in the pawn shop industry. He was also the founder of his own pawn shop, which has been heavily featured on the reality series, “Pawn Stars.” But viewers were left speechless when they discovered that Harrison had left one of his kids out of the will and the reason behind this decision was even more confusing.

He Was in the Navy

Richard Harrison didn’t come from a rich family. In fact, his family was dirt poor, which forced him to get involved in some petty crimes growing up. Then one day, he got caught stealing a car. To avoid going to prison, he enlisted in the Navy and served for 20 years.

He eventually earned the rank of Petty Officer, First Class. But once his Navy career was over, he found himself strapped for cash.

He Had His Ups and Downs

While Harrison was still in the Navy, he married JoAnne Rhue, who ran a small business. The couple eventually had three sons. But right before Harrison left the Navy, Rhue’s business had taken a dive.

So, in an effort to keep his family afloat, he decided that moving to a city with bigger opportunities would be in everyone’s best interest.

He Started a Business

Harrison’s family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada. There, they rented a 300-square-meter space to sell gold and silver coins. Eventually, he turned the business into a pawn shop called Gold & Silver, and the business picked up fairly quick. But he needed help, so he turned to Rick, his oldest son.

It Was a Father-Son Team

The bond between Harrison and his son Rick grew as fast as their family business. In the process, Rick developed some great negotiating skills from his dad. This became a common practice in real life and on the show. But how was the show conceived of in the first place?