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John Russell Harrell

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John Russell "J.R." Harrell, 87, of Jessieville, Ark., passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. He was born in Dardenelle, Ark., on Nov. 7, 1923 to Osco and Myrtle Harrell. Mr. Harrell retired from Reynolds Aluminum Company in Bauxite and was a member of Cedar Mountain Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his son, Cecil Doyle Harrell. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ruby (Ridling) Harrell; one son, Ronnie Harrell of Benton; one brother, Leon Harrell of Modesto, Calif.; two grandsons, John Harrell and wife, Dawn and their sons, Blayne and Chance of Jessieville and Michael Harrell and wife, Darby and their daughters, Lucah and Ruby of Tulsa, Okla., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Bro. Scott Culpepper officiating. Interment will follow at New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Visitation will be from 6–8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

Published September 26, 2011

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