Thomas Ray Harrell

Thomas Ray Harrell, 89, of Bonifay died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his home. A native and life long resident of Washington County, Mr. Harrell retired from the Florida Department of Transportation with 35 years of service. He was a member and Deacon of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson Harrell and Laura Arcola Cook Harrell; a sister, Evelyn Brock and a brother, James Tolva Harrell. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Bess Yates Harrell of Bonifay; three children, Barbara Teusink and husband John of Bonifay, Marcus Harrell and wife Ozeal of Bonifay, Marilyn Rogers and husband Ken of Marianna; four grandchildren, Starsky Harrell, Marla Harrell both of DeFuniak Springs, Christopher Rogers and wife Marie of Milton, Jamie Rogers of Pensacola; three great grandchildren, Autumn Rogers, Gueston Rogers and Jakobie Moss. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Bobby Willis and Elder Dawson Stanaland officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 pm till funeral time Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted. If desired, contributions maybe made to the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Mr. Harrell 's name.