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Richard "Don" Harrell

1949 - 2018

Richard "Don" Harrell obituary, 1949-2018, Tallahassee , FL

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home Riggins Road

1737 Riggins Road

Tallahassee, Florida

Richard Harrell Obituary

Richard "Don" Harrell, 69, of Tallahassee died Tuesday (7/17) at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. He was raised in Wausau, FL and came to Tallahassee to attend FSU in the late 1960's and remained here working as an engineer for 30 years at the Department of Transportation in both Tallahassee and Chipley. Following his retirement, he was employed by Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan in the Tallahassee office. He was a member of Bradfordville First Baptist Church. He enjoyed boating and fishing and was a sports enthusiast. He loved to make people laugh and his faith and family were always his top priorities.

Don is survived by his wife: Judith; children: Melissa (Warren) Whittaker, Andrew (Julianna) Harrell both of Tallahassee, Melanie Harrell of Jacksonville; brothers: Doug of Tallahassee, Dix of Gainesville; sister: Dale Gauthier of Wausau, and grandchildren: Trey Whittaker, Ansley Whittaker, Parker Jones, and Jackson Harrell.

Friends called at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane Road, Friday (7/20) evening from 6 to 8 PM. Services were held Saturday (7/21) at 10:00 AM in the McMillian Center at Bradfordville First Baptist Church with burial following in MeadowWood Memorial Park. For friends who wish, the family suggests memorial donations to the Bradfordville First Baptist Church Building Fund, 6524 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312 or Lighthouse Children's Home, 2810 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee, is in charge of services.

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Published by Washington County News from Jul. 19 to Jul. 25, 2018.

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Hilda Wilkins

July 23, 2018

Don was a dear friend of mine throughout our school years in Chipley, Florida. I will always remember him as a sweet, funny, and true friend.
God's blessings on his family.
Sincerely,
Hilda (Harper) Wilkins

July 22, 2018

Judy, you have my deepest condolences. I was always mindful of our Vernon/Wausau connection. It was a privilege to have known Mr Harrell.

Virginia Carroll

July 21, 2018

Judy and Family: The service for Don today was WONDERFUL!! Both the Pastor and Don's brother did an outstanding job. The humor both men shared concerning Don was perfect. I loved that the service had such a personal touch. I also love that we who believe know that this is not the end but only the beginning for Don and we will know him again. Love you......Virginia.

Helen and Tom Martineau

July 19, 2018

Don, Judy and their terrific family have been our neighbors since 1986. Even though he suffered great health challenges in recent years, Don was known to us for being spirited and upbeat and always at the ready to be of help. We are grateful for having had such a fine neighbor.

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home

700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee , FL

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McMillian Center at Bradfordville First Baptist Church

6524 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL

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1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308

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