Phillip Eugene Harrell

1951 - 2016

Phillip E. Harrell, 64, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, surrounded by his family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, at North Side Baptist Church. Interment: East Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Galbreaith-Pickard. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Phillip's memory to Casa Hope for Children Breakfast with Santa, asahopeforchildren.org. He was born Aug. 20, 1951, in Aledo to R.C and Essie Harrell and was a lifelong resident of Parker County. Phillip worked in several different professions, making friends everywhere he went, never meeting a stranger. Phillip was a longtime friend of the Peaster FFA. He raised money each year to help fund scholarships, purchase belt buckles and finance stock show animals for many of Peaster's young people. He also donated numerous hours to the organization and was recognized many years ago for his effort by being made an honorary member. Beginning in 2010, he appeared as Cowboy Santa all across the area at stores, churches, community events and parades. His greatest love and legacy was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Johnnie and Freddie. Survivors: Wife, Bridgett; daughters, Misty Jennings and husband, Wesley, of Poolville and Courtney Seymour and husband, Jake, of Lipan; son, Colby Harrell of Peaster; brother, Tony Harrell of Weatherford; sister, Brenda Handley of Glen Rose; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.