William Fred Harrell

August 9, 1922 - February 10, 2019

William Fred Harrell August 9, 1922 – February 10, 2019 William Fred Harrell, 96, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Johnson Christian Village. Born August 9, 1922, in Kurtz, Indiana, he was the son of William Larkin and Iva Belle (Hanner) Harrell. He married Pearl Tolbert, and she preceded him in death in 1978. He later married Sarah Mullis in 1992; and she preceded him in death in 2018. Fred was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1940. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. Fred was a lifetime member of the Mitchell VFW; a member of the American Legion Gillen Post #250, Mitchell; member of the Moose Lodge; and a member of the NRA. He retired from Indiana Limestone. Surviving are his daughters, Nina (Richard) Doan and Connie (Danny) Flynn; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Missi) Harrell, Jason (Erica) Harrell, Jared Harrell, Robert (Beth) Rhoda, Brady (Brandi) Rhoda, Michael (Mellissa) Flynn, Amanda (Tristan) Simmerman, Darla (Mike) Thurman, and Robert Darrell (Tina) Tolbert; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Harrell; sister, Dorothy Brock; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Jerry (Tonya) Mullis, Judy (Mark) Harrison; and step-grandchildren, Paul Howard, Jeremy, and Jason Mullis, Shanna Pemberton, and Natalie Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Pearl and Sarah; sons Darrell Tolbert and Dale Harrell; grandson, Mark Tolbert; and one brother, Ray Harrell. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, with Bro. Richard Tallman and Bro. Phil Hester officiating. Musician for the service is Bro. Dennis Williams. Burial will follow in the Port William Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by members of the American Legion Gillen Post #33, Bedford. Visitation will be from 3-8 P.M. on Wednesday and from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour Thursday at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers will be Robert Rhoda, Brady Rhoda, Michael Flynn, Jeff Harrell, Jason Harrell, and Jared Harrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Flynn, Richard Doan, Gerry Tincher, Jerry Mullis, and Mark Harrison. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson Christian Village or Port William Cemetery Association.