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DARRELL HARRELSON Obituary

Darrell Ray Harrelson, 76, of Chesterfield, formerly of Fredonia, Kan., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Blackwell, Okla., he was preceded in death by his parents, Denver E. and Bessie Harrelson, and a brother, Neil Harrelson. A 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army with service in Vietnam, Darrell later owned the Country House Restaurant in Fredonia.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith; two brothers, Gary Harrelson, and Bill Harrelson and wife, Sandie; two stepchildren, Betsy Stafford and husband, Barry, and Dr. Philip Murray; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 24, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. A graveside funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Friday in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, with the Rev. Harry Bowman officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Aug. 22, 2012.

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