Mark Dwayne Harrell, age 49, of Scotland Neck passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
He was born on October 25, 1969 to Elton Ray and Mary Alice Harrell. Mark graduated from Southeast High School in Halifax in 1987. He worked for Glenoit Mills in Tarboro for many years. Following his work at Glenoit Mills, Mark went to work for E-Log Homes and worked for them until he retired in 2018. Mark loved woodworking, gardening and enjoyed the outdoors, especially while in the mountains. Mark always put his family and his friends before himself. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by mother, Mary Harrell Whittington; his father, Elton Ray Harrell; his brother, Anthony Thomas Vick, Sr.; his step-father, James Alton Whittington; and his special friend, Brian Scott Clemmons.
Mark is survived by his sister, Linda Harrell Pierce and her husband Arthur Earl of Conway; two brothers, Michael Ray Harrell and his wife Debra of Edenton and Keith Owen Cotton of Scotland Neck; his uncle, J.M. Vick of Margaretsville; three nieces, Olivia Apperson of Ruther Glen, VA, Allison Hudgins and her husband Justin of Cofield, Jessica Vick of Chesapeake, VA; four nephews, Linwood Earl Pierce of Richmond, VA, Anthony Thomas Vick, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Douglas Ray Vick and his wife Raina of Chesapeake, VA and Michael Chad Harrell of Greenville, NC. Also surviving are several great nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and his dog, Mack.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 1:00-1:45 pm at Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck, with a memorial service following at 2:00 pm in the chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Jesse Weaver.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or online by clicking here.
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements for the Harrell family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.
I am sorry for your loss, I hope you can find comfort in these thoughts.
Psalm 83:18- May people know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth.
Psalms 48:1- Jehovah is great and most worthy of praise In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress.
2 Corinthains 3,4
3 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.
Richard N.C.
To Linda Pierce and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Mark. So unbelievable. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
I’m very sorry about the loss of your loved one. Remember the Bible’s promise at Revelation 21: 3, 4. May Jehovah comfort you during this difficult time.
Praying strength for the family, I worked with Mark at Glenoit Mills for years,He always made me laugh,He was a big help with Cancer Relay Team,he will truly be missed
Linda, we are so sorry for you loss. Mary Alice and Mark are together again with well bodies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven just got sweeter.
I am sorry for all of you guys. Mark was a awesome person and Chad loved him very much and he will be missed. When Derek called and informed him, it hurt him dearly. RIP
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C/0 87 U were a great classmate, and friend to all who knew u. We use to represent king and queen at Dawson School. We were always the best of friends. I couldn’t believe when I heard u had pass. We were always playmates u come to my grandmother house and I would go to urs. RIP MARK HARRELL
To Linda and the whole family…i am deeply sorry for your loss.
I am so blessed to have known your mother Mary Alice she was a great friend.
Mark was a great friwnd as well.
I will truly miss them both. But Linda, our consolation is knowing that Mark and Mary Alice are together and praising Jesus.
Heaven is looking sweeter all the time.
I send you all my love❤ and prayers.
Love you all,
Teresa Clemmer