John Harrell Obituary
April 8, 1945 - January 26, 2026
John W. Harrell. Age 80 of Wyandotte.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Mae Harrell. Loving father of Kimberly Harrell, Elijah (Erin) Harrell, John W. Harrell and Debra (Robert Harper) Gutierrez. Dearest Papaw of Kristin, Sydney, Isabel, Antonio, Anna, Ava, Eli, Alexis, John and Amber. Dear brother of Irvin, Larry Jack and Charlotte. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are appreciated to Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Alexis
Earlier today
I miss you papaw so much it's so hard too believe your gone I Don't wanna believe it thank you for a the good memories with you and grandma Dorothy you two where the most consistent in my life you and grandma will always be in my heart forever.
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Sydney Trachsel
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Papaw, I'll miss you more than anyone will realize and I hope that you are at piece with granny. I love you and will always keep you in my thoughts and heart.
Kimberly Harrell
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I will miss you dearly dad. I know you and mom are together now and you're no longer in pain. I will always remember and love you.
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