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Tommy "T.J" Joe Harrell
1947 - 2022
Tommy "T.J" Joe Harrell
1947 - 2022
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1947
DIED
2022
Tommy "T.J" Harrell Obituary
Tommy Joe “T.J.” Harrell, 74 of Cana, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Harrell was born in Mount Airy, NC to the late Joe and Alice Fulp Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Tony Harrell; and siblings, Coy Harrell, Mary Ann Harrell and Robin Ann Crigger.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean Tate Harrell; children, Patty Jones and husband, David and Tommy Lee Harrell and wife, Michele; grandchildren, Brandon Noonkester and wife, Kendra, Grace Hunt and husband, Kenny, Joseph Marsh, Beth Farmer and husband Brice, Tommy Harrell, Haley Harrell, Jasper Harrell, and Gavin Quesenberry; great-grandchildren, Eva Jo Hunt, Brylee and Bricen Farmer, Kyleigh Farmer, and Kenlynne Hunt; siblings, Johnny Harrell, Lisa Smith, and Brenda Burkhart; and eleven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church at 12:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Pickett officiating. Burial will follow in the Harrell Cemetery in Cana. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Collene Webb
January 28, 2022
Prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss.
Wayne & Bobbi Morris
January 21, 2022
TJ was a wonderful man and will definitely be missed by many. God got a great one. Love you all.
Scott & Samantha Richardson
January 21, 2022
Condolences to the family.
Debbie Akers
January 20, 2022
He was a good man and friend to all heaven gained a angel
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Gail RIGNEY
January 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Mark Easter
January 20, 2022
Sorry to hear of the TJ's passing. I enjoyed working with TJ through the years. Prayers for the family.
Clayton and Shirley Strickland Thomas
January 19, 2022
Our love and prayers to all his family and friends. May God comfort each one at this sad occasion. GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN T.J.
Hazel Easter
January 19, 2022
Warren and I are sad to hear about the death of TJ. Jean, we had fun making music and hanging out in our younger days. Love and prayers for you and your family.
Mona Rae Howard
January 19, 2022
It has been a privage to know TJ, my brother in Christ. TJ had a servant's heart, a man of integrity. Faithful to God, loved his family. He will be missed. With love and prayers always for Emma Gene and family.
Gary and Wanda Pruitt
January 19, 2022
We are sadden by the news of TJ passing. He was always good to us . We worked at Renfro with him many years . Sending prayers to all his family and friends.
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