** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Robert Lee Harrell Sr, born 31 Jul 1926 in Nansemond County, Virginia, died 7 Mar 2006 in Suffolk, Virginia at age 79. He was survived by his wife, six children, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The funeral service for Robert Lee Harrell Sr was held on 10 Mar 2006 at 2 p.m., followed by burial at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. --- **Transcript** Robert Lee Harrell Sr 31 July 1926 - 7 March 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Lee Harrell Sr. 7 March 2006 Robert Lee Harrell Sr., 79, of the 4600 block of Holland Road, Suffolk, passed away on 7 March 2006, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nansemond County, Va., he was the son of the late Marion Sims and Geneva Darden Harrell. A farmer, he had also served as a Merchant Marine during World War II. A member of Bethlehem Christian Church, he was a member of the Mary Sue Brittle Sunday school class and a former deacon and served on the financial committee. He and his family were honored by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce as "Farm Family of the Year" in 1999. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce Annette Coggsdale Harrell; four daughters, JoAnne H. Copeland and husband, Jimmie of Carrsville, Carolyn H. Crowder and husband, Glenn of Newsoms, Alice H. Welsh and husband, Michael of Chesapeake, and Ruth H. West and husband, David; two sons, Robert L. "Bobby" Harrell Jr., and wife, Deborah, Dennis W. Harrell and wife, Robin; his brother, Julian Harrell and wife, Lydia all of Suffolk; his beloved grandchildren, Angela Marshall, Shelia Darden, Kathryn Kearns, Janet Rowell, Amy Finley, Emily Harrell, Chance and Madison Crowder, Dennis Wayne Harrell II., J.B. Harrell, Jaimie, Christian, Robert and Ryan Welsh and Jordan and Mackenzie West; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Gilmer H. Harrell. The funeral service will be held on Friday, 10 March 2006 at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Christian Church by Rev. Jonathan Palmer. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family at Harrell and Hill Funeral Home this evening (Thursday) from 7-8 p.m. and at the residence at other times. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Memorial Fund at Bethlehem Christian Church, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk, Va. 23434. Suffolk News-Herald 9 March 2006 Page 2 --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Robert Lee Harrell Sr | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 31 July 1926; Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 7 March 2006; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | Robert Lee Harrell Sr | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Marion Sims Harrell | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Geneva Darden Harrell | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Joyce Annette Coggsdale Harrell | Spouse | Suffolk, Virginia | | JoAnne H. Copeland | Daughter | Carrsville, Virginia | | Jimmie Copeland | Son-in-law | Carrsville, Virginia | | Carolyn H. Crowder | Daughter | Newsoms, Virginia | | Glenn Crowder | Son-in-law | Newsoms, Virginia | | Alice H. Welsh | Daughter | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Michael Welsh | Son-in-law | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Ruth H. West | Daughter | Unknown | | David West | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Robert L. Bobby Harrell Jr | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | Deborah Harrell | Daughter-in-law | Suffolk, Virginia | | Dennis W. Harrell | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | Robin Harrell | Daughter-in-law | Suffolk, Virginia | | Julian Harrell | Brother | Suffolk, Virginia | | Lydia Harrell | Sister-in-law | Suffolk, Virginia | | Gilmer H. Harrell | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Angela Marshall | Grandchild | Unknown | | Shelia Darden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kathryn Kearns | Grandchild | Unknown | | Janet Rowell | Grandchild | Unknown | | Amy Finley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emily Harrell | Grandchild | Unknown | | Chance Crowder | Grandchild | Unknown | | Madison Crowder | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dennis Wayne Harrell II | Grandchild | Unknown | | J.B. Harrell | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jaimie Welsh | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christian Welsh | Grandchild | Unknown | | Robert Welsh | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan Welsh | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jordan West | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mackenzie West | Grandchild | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Publication Name | Suffolk News-Herald | |----------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 9 March 2006 | | Page Number | Page 2 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** Robert Lee Harrell Sr was honored as part of the "Farm Family of the Year" by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce in 1999 for his contributions to agriculture and community service in Suffolk County.