Meredith "Ray" Harrell
Born: Tue., Apr. 19, 1927
Died: Tue., Mar. 3, 2015
Recitation of the Rosary
3:30 PM Fri., Mar. 06, 2015
Location: Murphy-Parks Funeral Service
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri., Mar. 06, 2015
Location: Murphy-Parks Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 PM Sat., Mar. 07, 2015
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Meredith Ray Harrell, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Walker House in Shelbyville.
He was born April 19, 1927, to Marion Harrell and Zella (Fisher) Harrell in Shelby County. He married Patricia A. Harrell on May 5, 1950, and she preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2001.
Survivors include four daughters: Darlene Pile and husband, Chuck, of Edinburgh; Kathy Walton and husband, Richard, of Shelbyville; Rita Wertz of Waldron; and Cindy Clay and husband, Jeff, of Shelbyville; son, Tony Harrell of Centerville; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; son-in-law, Monte Wertz; five sisters and one brother.
Mr. Harrell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was employed as a carpenter for Force Construction, retiring in 1981.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Mr. Harrell was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Knights of Columbus and American Legion.
He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. The Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, with Father Paul Landwerlen officiating.
Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery in Shelby County.
Memorial contributions may be given to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.
Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Harrell.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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Vicky Roberson
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Posted Fri March 06, 2015
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. It was an honor to consider him part of our family. He will be missed. One comfort is that he is in heaven now with the love of his life, but it doesn't make it any easier for the family left behind. God bless you all.
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Libby (Rosenfeld) Dale
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Posted Fri March 06, 2015
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Darlene, Rita, and all - So very sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mike and Margareta DeBaun
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Posted Fri March 06, 2015
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Dear Rita and Family we want to send along our deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Father and Loved One. Knowing that the clock is ticking away the days of all our lives but even though we know, it is still a hard sorrowful thing to go through. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you as you say good bye to this good Catholic Man and we hope the memories you have shared will comfort and carry you through the Great Grief.
With heartfelt sorrow, Mike and Margareta
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Tim Lynch
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Posted Sat March 07, 2015
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Darlene, Cathy, Rita, Cindy and Tony,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad. I know he was a rock for all of you in love and support for your entire life. He had an infectious smile and a great laugh. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Tim, Jake and Liam Lynch
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Elaine Countryman
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Posted Sat March 07, 2015
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Dear Darlene, Kathy, Rita, Cindy & Tony,
You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers today. My heart is heavy with sadness as I know your loss is so difficult. May you find peace to know your dad is now joined with your mom in heaven.
With much love,
Elaine & Michael Coutryman
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Elaine Fromer
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Posted Sat March 07, 2015
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Dearest Rita, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! Your dad was a great man! I know you will truly miss him but have so many happy memories to help you through this time. I will be thinking of you and your family during this time.
Love,
Elaine
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Peggy Lynch Kowalczyk
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Posted Sun March 08, 2015
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Dear Darlene, Kathy, Rita, Cindy and Tony: Please know we are thinking of you during this sad and difficult time. Uncle Ray was always larger than life to us cousins in Ohio, literally and figuratively. We will always remember with fondness our childhood visits to Shelbyville to visit you, your Dad and your Mom.
We wish you comfort and peace,
Peggy (Lynch) and Paul Kowalczyk
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Tom and Ann Lynch
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Posted Sun March 08, 2015
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Our prayers are with all at this sad time. Sure wish we could have been there longer. Love and a Hug Tom and Ann
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Darlene
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Posted Sun March 08, 2015
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So very sorry for your loss.
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