Freeman Harrell Obituary Freeman Jones Harrell July 9, 1934 － December 22, 2022 Franklin － Freeman Jones Harrell, 88, passed away on December 22, 2022, in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Adams Grove, he was a son of the late Joseph Bryant Harrell and Mattie Jarratt Harrell. He was also predeceased by his wife, Barbara Carter Harrell, and two brothers, Bryant Harrell and Walter Harrell. Freeman was a graduate of Jarratt High School and an Army veteran. He was the owner of Hunterdale Home Supply, Hunterdale Bowling Lanes and Hunterdale Mini Storage. Freeman was a member of Hunterdale Ruritan Club for 57 years and served as President. He was also a long-time member of the Southampton County Planning Commission. Freeman was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and the Laymen‚Äôs fellowship. He was an avid gardener and woodworker. He enjoyed sharing his abundance of fruits and vegetables with others and creating furniture for loved ones and friends. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Betsy H. Kennedy (Walter) and Ann H. Cobb (Gardner); his partner for many years, Joyce Ann White; two sisters, Melissa Jackson and Virginia Mae Simmons; a brother, Dudley Harrell; and four grandchildren, Meredith and Aidan Kennedy and Mason and Sarah Cobb. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Hunterdale Christian Church. Burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday evening at Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Hunterdale Christian Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Freeman-Harrell 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/freeman-harrell-obituary?id=38477343 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Freeman Jones Harrell, 88, passed away on 22 December 2022. He was a graduate of Jarratt High School, an Army veteran, and a long-time member of the Southampton County Planning Commission. He was also a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and the Laymen's fellowship. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held at Hunterdale Christian Church on 28 December 2022. Burial followed at Southampton Memorial Park. ### The Edited Obituary Freeman Jones Harrell 9 July 1934 - 22 December 2022 Franklin - Freeman Jones Harrell, 88, passed away on 22 December 2022, in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Adams Grove, he was a son of the late Joseph Bryant Harrell and Mattie Jarratt Harrell. He was also predeceased by his wife, Barbara Carter Harrell, and two brothers, Bryant Harrell and Walter Harrell. Freeman was a graduate of Jarratt High School and an Army veteran. He was the owner of Hunterdale Home Supply, Hunterdale Bowling Lanes, and Hunterdale Mini Storage. Freeman was a member of Hunterdale Ruritan Club for 57 years and served as President. He was also a long-time member of the Southampton County Planning Commission. Freeman was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and the Laymen's fellowship. He was an avid gardener and woodworker. He enjoyed sharing his abundance of fruits and vegetables with others and creating furniture for loved ones and friends. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Betsy H. Kennedy (Walter) and Ann H. Cobb (Gardner); his partner for many years, Joyce Ann White; two sisters, Melissa Jackson and Virginia Mae Simmons; a brother, Dudley Harrell; and four grandchildren, Meredith and Aidan Kennedy and Mason and Sarah Cobb. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Freeman Jones Harrell | |---------|----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 9 July 1934; Adams Grove | | Death | 22 December 2022; Sentara Obici Hospital, Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence. | |-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Freeman Jones Harrell | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Barbara Carter Harrell | Predeceased Spouse | --- | | Joseph Bryant Harrell | Parent | --- | | Mattie Jarratt Harrell | Parent | --- | | Bryant Harrell | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Walter Harrell | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Betsy H. Kennedy | Child | --- | | Ann H. Cobb | Child | --- | | Walter Kennedy | Son-in-law | --- | | Gardner Cobb | Son-in-law | --- | | Joyce Ann White | Partner | --- | | Melissa Jackson | Sister | --- | | Virginia Mae Simmons | Sister | --- | | Dudley Harrell | Brother | --- | | Meredith Kennedy | Grandchild | --- | | Aidan Kennedy | Grandchild | --- | | Mason Cobb | Grandchild | --- | | Sarah Cobb | Grandchild | --- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Freeman Harrell was a graduate of Jarratt High School. 2. Freeman Harrell was an Army veteran. 3. Freeman Harrell was the owner of Hunterdale Home Supply, Hunterdale Bowling Lanes, and Hunterdale Mini Storage. 4. Freeman Harrell was a member of Hunterdale Ruritan Club for 57 years and served as President. 5. Freeman Harrell was a long-time member of the Southampton County Planning Commission. 6. Freeman Harrell was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church and the Laymen's fellowship. 7. Freeman Harrell was an avid gardener and woodworker. 8. Freeman Harrell enjoyed sharing his abundance of fruits and vegetables with others and creating furniture for loved ones and friends.