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ALVIN HARRELL Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollin T. Harrell Sr. and Lura Harrell Wallace; three brothers, James A. Harrell, Howard G. Harrell and Ollin F. Harrell Jr.; two sisters, Thelma H. Welch and Beatrice Padgett. Alvin was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge and the Hopewell VFW Post 637. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and was also retired from Aqualon/Hercules. He loved his family, especially children to include his grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrell also loved his garden, pond and land.
Alvin is survived by his son, John E. Temple and wife, Yvette; grandchildren, Kimber Rose and Joshua E. Temple; brother, Edward Harrell; sisters, Dorothy McDowell, Loretta Lucy and husband, Cecil, Elizabeth Peck and husband, Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Rocky Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dinwiddie, with the Rev. Richard Gordon and the Rev. Karen Workman officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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carla wilkerson
July 25, 2012
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. may God bless & keep you with wonderful memories of a true and great loving man "SLAB". he will be truly missed in my heart. to peppy, call me anytime dear.
Terry and Tom Rogers
July 24, 2012
'SLAB' was the sweetest fellow that I know. His family at the Dinwiddie Moose will really miss him!
Theresa and Glenn Roark
July 24, 2012
Our thoughts and love are with you as always
Ralph & Sharon Johsnon & Boys
July 23, 2012
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with your family. Time and the wonderful memories you have of Alvin will ease your sorrow.
Jo & Steve Mattingly
July 23, 2012
One of the kindest most thoughtful people we have ever met. Fishing will never be the same again. We will always love and remember you, our friend, "Slab"
Jenny Handschuh
July 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frances Wallace Wade
July 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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