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ORBRA HARRELL Obituary
Orbra Warthen Harrell, 96, passed away August 22, 2011 in Ft. White, FL. He was a retired chief engineer for public television. He was charter member of the Kiwanis in Brandon, FL., a Mason, sublime degree of Master Mason, Brandon Lodge #114 with 25 years of service. He was a ham operator since 1932, (W4BIN), a veteran of World War II in the US Navy; Son of the Confederacy; First Families of Florida; and a private pilot. He attended Ft. White Schools.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Agnes Henry Harrell; brother, Ben David Harrell and sister, Lucy Harrell Wood.
He is survived by 2 sons; Orbra W. (Belinda) Harrell, Jr. of Austin, TX and Lee H. (Denise) Harrell of Ft. White, FL.; daughter, Karen (Jim) Lewis of Ft. White and Birmingham, AL.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Great-grandchildren; Jared, Caleb, Lydia, Blake, Ireland, Meridith, Morgan, Spencer, Miel, Tristan, Kendall and Owen.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM at Evans-Carter Funeral Home in High Springs, FL. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in High Springs, with Rev. Benton Mangueira officiating.
Flowers are welcome but those who wish may make donations to the Florida United Methodist Childrens' Home, 51 Main Street, Enterprise, FL., 32725.
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August 25, 2011
Sorry we won't be there for the services as we are in Ohio visiting family. We had some very nice visits with Mr. Harrell- a very interesting man to talk to. Louise and I will miss our visits. Our thoughts are with you.
Chester and Margaret Patterson
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