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“I am so blessed to have been able to take care of Mr. Harrell. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. With love and respect.... ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Kelly Jarvis, RN - Havelock, NC

“To the Harrell family, you're all in our thoughts and prayers. I'm deeply sorry to hear of the your loss, but we all know Mr. Charles is with Jesus...Read More »
2 of 11 | Posted by: Christina Wethington and Family - NC

“Mrs. Dorthy, Jennipher, Ms. Kathy and Patricia, I am so sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Elizabeth Bradley - Beaufort, SC

“You Are ALL in our thoughts and prayers... ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Earlene Mitchell, Bill and Donna Moran - NC

“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers... ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Jason and Hillary Weldon and family - NC

“John and Chrystal, I was very saddened to hear of the loss of John's father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Harrell Family during...Read More »
6 of 11 | Posted by: Margaret (Peggy) F. Young - VA

“John and Chrystal, We were so sorry to learn of the passing of John's Dad. We know he will e greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,...Read More »
7 of 11 | Posted by: Mary L Shea - Orefield, PA

“Charles, Becky, family; Our prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the Holy Spirit embrace you and fill you with Christs' peace and comfort. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Mike and Joyce Wachowski - NC

“Charles & Becky, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you both and the family during this time. God Bless you all. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Gary & Martha Pegram - Alliance, NC

“Charlie and Becky...May you find comfort in our heavenly Father and support from your many friends during this difficult time. Your father was such a...Read More »
10 of 11 | Posted by: David and Betty Lichtenwalter - NC

“John, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Hold true to the...Read More »
11 of 11 | Posted by: Dale & Debbie Conway - New Bern, NC


Charles C. Harrell, Sr., 86, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2012. A hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things in life, Mr. Harrell was a painter by trade and a good provider for his family who loved him dearly.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the New Bern Church of God with Pastor David Salmons, Rev. Kenneth Dixon, Rev. Charles C. Harrell, Jr. and Rev. Joseph K. Williams officiating. Interment will follow the service at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Olalene B. Harrell. Surviving him are two daughters, Dorothy H. Laughinghouse and her husband, Hank of New Bern, Kathy H. Williams of New Bern; two sons, Rev. Charles C. Harrell, Jr. and his wife, Rev. Becky Harrell of New Bern and John W. Harrell and his wife, Chrystal of New Bern; eight grandchildren, Rev. Joseph K. Williams and his wife, Brandy, Hank L. Laughinghouse, Jr., Jennipher L. Frederick and her husband, Jason, Patricia Kay Williams, Charles W. Harrell, Joanna Harrell, Amber Harrell and Alyssa Harrell; two great grandchildren, Joseph Kevin Williams, Jr. and Justin Kevin Williams.

The family will receive friends just prior to the funeral service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the New Bern Church of God. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book by visiting www.pollockbest.com.

Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations has the honor of serving The Harrell Family.