ROCKY MOUNT - Marvin Talton Harrell, Sr., age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on July 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Johnny Harrell and Betsy Jackson Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Peggy Blanford Harrell, Martha Brickhouse Harrell and Charlotte Ferrell Harrell; brothers, Grover Harrell and Tommy Harrell; and sisters, Lula Mae Tharrington and Nita Harrell.
Marvin served three tours in the Vietnam War as a Sergeant 1st Class Crew Chief Aircraft Mechanic. He became an Ordained Minister and served several years as the Assistant Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. Marvin was a member of Englewood Baptist Church and a man of great faith who loved his family and his church family. His life was filled with happiness, love, and the joy of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, Marvin Harrell, Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Bel Air, MD; and daughter, Ann Robinson and husband, Tom, of Rocky Mount; step-son, Earnie Eason, Jr. and wife, Courtney, of Nashville. He is also survived by grandchildren, April Harrell Warner and husband, Adam, Matthew Harrell and wife, Lindsey, Thomas Robinson, Jr. and wife, Brooke; Joshua, Jonathan, and Emily Eason; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Noah, Isla, Julia, Violet, Benjamin, Rosaleigh, Jade, Landen, Tanner, Conner, and Raylan; brother, Bennie Harrell and wife, Carol, of Dortches; sisters, Irene Casto of Rocky Mount, Christine Peace and husband, Doug, of Spring Hope, and Helen Raynor of Rocky Mount; dear friend, Shirley Ellis; caregiver, Ann Baines; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with the Dr. Michael Cloer officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Garden of Memories Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 11/6, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Thursday 11/7, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with the Dr. Michael Cloer officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park Garden of Memories Mausoleum
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 11/7, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Garden Mausoleum.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My most sincere condolences. May God guide you and give you strength during this time of grief.
Christine, Doodle Bug, Irene, Bink and all family of Sonny Boy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all at this time.
Our sympathies to the family, Marvin was a sweet Christian man and we know he will be missed. Love and Prayers, Nancy, Bobby, Karie, and Alta
I am so very sorry to know that you have lost your earthly contact with Marv’s Dad, but I am so glad that you will see him in the future. Sending prayers and hugs for all the family. Dolly