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Warren Harrell Obituary

HARRELL Warren E. Harrell, Sr., age 43, born August 1, 1969 in Albany, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East. Employed by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), and previously worked at Lutheran Village. Predeceased by parents Leila Mae and Jimmie Lee Harrell. Survived by loving wife, Sabrina Harrell; sons, Warren Harrell, Jr. and Braylen Harrell; siblings, Jimmy (Jeanette) Harrell, Maurice Harrell, and Kewanna Zanders (Mark) Price; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the start of service. To read Warren's extended obituary and sign his online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2012.

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James Moon

October 9, 2012

I worked with Warren at Cota and just saw him in April or May of this year my condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the presence of the Lord. Warren was a good brother.

Sharon Reid

September 18, 2012

You will be deeply missed. My condolences to those who've lost Warren.

Williams family

September 10, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your love one. We hope Jesus words mentioned at. Matthew ll: 28-30 offers some words of comfort at this difficult time.

September 6, 2012

To the Harrell family, we extend our deepest sympathy and positive thoughts and intentions are with you all.

The Kae Avenue Elementary School Family

Khadija Sankey

September 6, 2012

Warren, you will never be forgotten and your family is forever in my prayers.

Susan Mullins

September 6, 2012

Harrell Family,

My prayers are with you during this time. I worked with Warren some years ago and he will be missed. Remember earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal.

tao adams

September 6, 2012

Im praying for comfort for you cousin Brina and for your babies...and im praying for the same for his family and friends at this time

September 6, 2012

Im praying for comfort for the family and cousin Brina im praying for you and your babies at this time

Drema Kellum

September 6, 2012

OH WHAT A GREAT LOSS, I KNOW GOD MAKE NO MISTAKES...I MISS YOU SON, BUT TAKE YOUR WELL DESERVED REST...I LOVE YOU WITH THE LOVE OF A LIFETIME...MOM WILL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING...YOUR CHOSEN MOM DREMA~~~ I LOVE YOU WARREN!!!

Patsy Love

September 6, 2012

Harrell Family you are in my prayers . May your memories of Warren give you strength .

Mel Reese Patrick

September 6, 2012

Warren was a man after God own heart. A light on the hill and the salt of the earth. As long as I dwell on this earth, I don't believe I will ever forget Brother Warren.

E Scott

September 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy. Warren was a great human being. He will be missed and not forgotten.

Wanda Thomas

September 5, 2012

Our condolences to you Sabrina and family on your loss. We pray for comfort and healing for you and your family. God Bless you. Wanda, Walter, Wayne, Jean, Nancy and families.

Kevin Edwards

September 5, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bernice Belcher

September 5, 2012

Sorry for your loss and may God bless you

September 5, 2012

I miss and love you so much, Uncle Warren.

Your Nephew, Jaleel Harrell

April James

September 5, 2012

Warren always had a smile, never talked about people, and no one had anything bad to say about him. To his family my prayers are with you. Just know that Warren is looking down on you and smiling.

Ruth Merritt

September 5, 2012

My sympathy goes out to the Harrell family. Warren was truely a remarkable young man. He will be greatly missed. The smile he showed every day truley made a persons day. May God bless the entire family.
Ruth Merritt & Family

Michael and Alina Franklin

September 5, 2012

Praying God's comfort over the entire Harrell family during this great time of loss and beyond. May the peace of God be with you.

terry gilbert

September 5, 2012

May god bless you Sabrina, Warren jr Braylen and the entire family .I will miss Warrensa laughter and his sense of humor, he was a good family man and will truly be missed by his friends and coworkers at cota.you will always live in our heats and prayers

terry gilbert

September 5, 2012

May god bless you Sabrina,Warren jr Braylen, and the entire family. I will miss Warrens laughter and sense of humor he was a good family man, and will truly be missed by his friends and coworkers at cota.Warren you will always live in our hearts and prayers

September 5, 2012

Warren you have touched so many people,with your kindness.We pray for your family.michelle and stan rogers

marcia wooda-johnson

September 5, 2012

Warren you are and will be missed always will remember you. Marcia Woods-Johnson

Leslie Wilks

September 5, 2012

To The Harrell Family:
I just wanted to take the time to offer my condolences to your family. Warren was truly a tremendous employee and very well liked . We will miss him and that contagious smile. May God keep you in perfect peace. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Sincerely,
Leslie COTA Supervisor

September 5, 2012

I miss and love you so much, Uncle Warren.

Your Nephew,

Alicia Zanders

September 4, 2012

Sabrina and children, God has called Warren home too soon. He makes no mistakes and now is the time to lean on God for strength to carry the family on. Warren was such a wonderful brother with a beautiful smile. He will be missed but never forgotten. My prayers are we you and your sons.

Marcia Felder

September 4, 2012

Sabrina and Harrell Family,
My condolences go out to you all. Please know that you all will be in my prayers. Warren was a good friend and he will be greatly missed by many. Be encouraged and know that God will be there for you through it all! God Bless!

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