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Funeral Ceremony: 10 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Flora
Visitation: Sunday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home
Guy Edward “Ed” Harrell, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 27, 1934, in Wayne County, the son of Burl Howard and Margaret (Evans) Harrell. He was united in marriage to Wanda Mae McGrew on October 7, 1955, in Flora, and together they have shared 68 wedding anniversaries.
Ed was a lifetime area farmer and had worked in the oil field and for Valley Steel. He had raised and trained numerous bird dogs over the years and hunting quail and coon was a cherished past time. Ed was a member of the Flora Coon Club, the American Kennel Club, and the Professional Kennel Club. People would come from all around to hunt with him and he took pride in being inducted into the AKC Hall of Fame. He enjoyed playing pool and checkers and truly loved time spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his wife: Wanda Harrell of Flora; children: Cindy (Paul) Lowe of Cisne, Mark Harrell of Fairview Heights, and Bill (Candy) Harrell of Harlingen, Texas; grandchildren: Kristen Harrell, Mitchell Harrell, Jeffery Harrell, Orrin Moore, Jessica (Denny) Lane, Christopher (Sydney) Lowe, Hannah (Ronnie) Hyder, Michael Harrell-Pardue, Ashley Land, and Hunter Harrell; 14 great-grandchildren; sister: JoAnn (Marvin) McCann of Flora; brother-in-law: Donald McGrew; and sisters-in-law: Wilma Scarbrough, Janice (Eddie) Irvin, Nancy (Raymond) Hamilton, and Betty Harrell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Michael Harrell; brothers: Clifford Harrell, Donald Harrell, Burl Harrell Jr., and Darrell Harrell; sister: Barbara McGrew-Young; a great-grandchild: Tristan Bissey; father and mother-in-law: William and Gladys (Taylor) McGrew; and brother-in-law: William Martin McGrew.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Mike Davis and Trey Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. A visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Flora Coon Club or Flora Church of God, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss. Ed knew how to enjoy life and was a joy to be around. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
It is with great sadness that I write this, I didn't know Ed very well, but I do know he loved his life and his family. He was generous and kind and appreciated everything his family and friends did for him. He enjoyed his farm and bird dogs. Rest in Peace Ed, I will pray for your family, as I know they are heartbroken.
Mike , Ed , Cliff and Darrell were so much apart of my life . They were in the Moore tractor dealership nearly everyday. Getting parts and service or having a soda and spinning a tale. Oh the deer , quail , coon , fish , and hunting dog stories that were told over the years . Good fellers that I miss and will never forget ! My heart and prayers go out to you Wanda , and all of the family . May God's peace comfort as you grieve , reminiscence , and celebrate Ed's race well ran .
We are so sorry for the loss of Ed. We enjoyed his visits and his sharing many funny stories. He will be greatly missed by his wonderful family and all that knew him. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Wanda & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Love & Prayers
What a kind sweet man. He will be greatly missed by so many people
We are so sorry for your loss, what a good and Godly man. Our prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Ed passing , I know he did live hunting I can remember him coming to go hunting with Grandpa FREDDIE Burgess, Grandma Irma Burgess was related to Ed , I believe they were cousins , he and grandpa sure did love to go coon hunting , So sorry , and prayers to all the family ,I know you all were so close to him , love to you all
So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Our Prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss, continued prayers for your family.
Wanda so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers
To Wanda and your family, we send sincere sympathy for the loss of Ed. He was a strong influence in many lives and will certainly be missed by those who knew and loved him.
So sorry to hear! Prayers for you Wanda and your family for comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear of Eddie's passing...he's a lifelong friend...my condolences to the family
Wanda, Billy, Cindy and Mark, so sorry to hear of your loss. Such fond memories having "The Harrell's as our neighbors. Can still see Ed zipping by in his little Ranger. Our thoughts are with you.
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Condolences to his family!!
So sorry for your loss. Eddie will be missed by all those who knew him. Prayers for the family.
Thoughts and prayers.
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