Walter Brian Harrell, Sr. of Raeford passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 45. Brian was born in Scotland County on October 4, 1971. Brian was a loving husband, father, son, and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Priest Harrell, and his maternal grandparents, Walter & Thelma L. Priest. He leaves behind his wife, Amanda of Raeford; his children, Walter Brian Harrell, Jr. of Hamlet, Erica Renee Harrell of Raeford; his father, Doc Harrell of Raeford; his brother, Benji Harrell, Jr. of Rockingham; his sisters, Sharon Graham of Raeford, Lisa Scott of Laurel Hill; his nieces and nephews, Crystal Goins, Chris Graham, Ben Harrell, III, Taylor Jones, Jamie Harrell, Heather Hines, Cassey Hines; many extended family members; and his adored pets, Bailey and Precious. The family will receive friends at Crumpler Funeral Home on Saturday, April 8th between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 pm.