J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Harrell, Sr., William Wesley

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Virginia Beach, Virginia

William Wesley Harrell, Sr., 77, was called into the nearer presence of Christ on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. He was born November 20, 1927 in Princess Anne County, Virginia, the son of the late Cleon W. Harrell and Mabel Miller Harrell. Mr. Harrell was a simple, quiet and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had been a resident of Virginia Beach for the past 45 years, and was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, VA. He was a retired checker for the International Longshoreman�s Association Local 1624 after 35 years of service; and a U. S. Army veteran.

Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marion Conway Harrell; four sons, Rev. William W. Harrell, Jr. and wife, Debra, of Norfolk, Mark Wayne Harrell and wife, Anne, of Chesapeake, Kim Neal Harrell and wife, Virginia, , and Christopher Dare Harrell and wife, Margaret; two daughters, Robin H. Carranza and husband, Roland, , and Vicki H. Morris and husband, Brian; one brother, Cleon W. Harrell, Jr., one sister, Betty H. McKown, all of Virginia Beach; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Cynthia Anne Harrell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, VA, officiated by his son, the Rev. William W. Harrell, Jr. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.

To Everyone Who Sent Their Condolences...

Thank you so much for your thoughtful expressions. It's nice to know how many people care.

Again, thanks to all.

Vicki Morris
(Daughter of William Harrell, Sr.)

Posted by: Vicki Morris at November 10, 2005 07:48 AM

This letter is to a very special Dad:
When I first met Dad it was a when I met his son Mark. I came from a family with many problems. Dad took me under his wings and showed me what a true loving father was. He and Mom became my second set of parents and both would worry about Mark and me and the kids. Many times Dad would worry from a far. He never failed to tell me when I walked in the house or was leaving that he would say "I love You" now remember that. There were times Dad would call me when Mark would be down at work with him and tell me to stop by his office he had something for me and it was always "Dont tell your Mom." Dad, Mom would do the same. Dad, I never told Mom until you had gone to be with the Lord. Again Dad I am still and always will be proud to call you my Dad. You meant a lot to me. Dad, there was one thing I was waiting to tell you when you got better but you never got well enough for me to tell you. The reason I didn't call you and Mom when this past summer when Mark got hurt when we were on the retreat, I was to afraid to call you and tell you that your son may not make it. As a parent who has lost a child I just could not bare to tell you that you might be losing one of your sons. Again Dad thank you for giving life to your son Mark. Now rest in peace my dear Dad.
Love always,
Your daughter-in-law Anne

Posted by: Anne Harrell at November 8, 2005 10:47 AM

Condolences and sympathy to the Harrell family on the loss of their father and grandfather. Special thoughts of deep care and comfort are sent to Robin and Bobby Carranza and family and Mariel Johnson and family from the officers and members of the United Ilocano Association of Tidewater, Inc. May your memories give you comfort now and forever. Peace and Emmanuel.

Posted by: UIAT, Inc. at November 5, 2005 11:04 AM

To The Harrell Family-

My husband Bob and I lived and raised our daughter Annie in Aragona in the 60's and 70's, and got to know and love Bill and Marion very much. Our children played together, and we formed a special bond that has never been broken.

I pray for your family, that God may give you all peace knowing that Bill will suffer no more. Where he is, there is no pain, no suffering, no worrying. May God hold you in his loving arms through this difficult time.

Love In Christ,

Robert & Virginia Doane

Posted by: Robert & Virginia Doane at November 4, 2005 12:44 PM

Our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs. Harrell and family at this time. We rejoice that Mr. Harrell is now enjoying that nearer presence of our Lord, but grieve with you for loss this side of the reunion we await. May God richly bless you with comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Much love,

Dale, Diane and family

Posted by: The Dale Whites at November 4, 2005 08:18 AM

To The Harrell Family-
I just wanted all of you to know how sad we were to hear about the loss of Bill.
While we did not see him a lot in recent years, I have very pleasant memories of him. He took me to my first college football game (at UVA)and I also remember the happy times we had playing baseball or throwing the boomarang in Grandma's front yard - after eating one of her fantastic lunches or dinners (the best fried chicken in the world). I looked up to him then as my big uncle and I continued to look up to him later in life when he became a devoted, loving husband and father.
We will always miss him very much. I hope, however, that the pleasant memories that you have of him will help to ease the pain you feel at this time.
Love,
Darrell and Sarah McKown

Posted by: Darrell McKown at November 3, 2005 08:42 AM