Norman Eugene Harrell

Norman Eugene "Gene" Harrell, 71, passed away after an eighteen month battle with cancer on Sunday June 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Gene was born on August 13, 1940 the son of the late Mayo and Thelma Harrell. He grew up on a farm in Oak City. After graduation from Oak City High School he went to work at the shipyard in Newport News Va.. In 1966 he went to work for Weyerhaeuser in Plymouth where he retired after working 36 years. He had a zest for life and was a people person who never met a stranger. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Gene enjoyed working in his yard, gardening,and trips to the beach. He was a member of Macedonia Christian Church in Williamston, Bear Grass Ruritan Club for 43 years, retired Bear Grass Volunteer firmenan, past Bear Grass Town Commissioner for 30 years and served on the Bear Grass School District Advisory Committee.

Survivng are his wife of 46 years Elizabeth H Harrell of Bear Grass, son Norman E Harrell Jr, and wife Dana of Wilson, daughter Beth Harrell of Bear Grass, grandchildren Javan Harrell and Josie Harrell of Wilson, brother-in-law Howard Harrison of Bear Grass, brothers Odell "Bo" Harrell of Oak City, Kenneth Harrell and wife Joyce of Bear Grass, Carl Harrell and wife Judy of Mechanicsville VA, Jerry Harrell and wife Carolyn of Bear Grass, sisters Faye Harrell Frederick and Lois Mae Harrell Thomas of Newport News, VA and sister-in-law Shirley W Harrell of Hampton VA and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Nina Bell Harrell, Marguerite Harrell Grant and brother B. M. Harrell.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday at Macedonia Christian Church at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bear Grass Ruritan Club PO Box 869 Willianston NC 27892 or a charity of choice. Arrangments by Biggs Funeral home.