Thomas Harrell

Tom “Tw” Harrell, 86, of Haines City, Florida, died Monday, February 21, 2011 at Smithville Western Care Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Florida. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling arrangements.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com


Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.


Tom was born April 3, 1924 in Monette, Arkansas to James M. and Eunice (Crider) Harrell. He married Nora Alice Bossard in September 1944.


Tom was a welder, Millwright, and built boat docks in Florida. He had been a member of the Elks Club and Redsman Club in Indiana. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.


Tom will be deeply missed by his children Anne (David) Metsker of Wooster, William Alvin (Bonnie) Harrell of Elsberry, Missouri and John Allen (Bertie) Mitchell of Georgia, grandchildren, Barry and Chris Thompson, Rachael and Charlie Harrell, Rusty and Ricky Mitchell, Matthew and Michael Metsker, several great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.


Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nora Alice, grandson Randy Mitchell, sisters Leona, Cordie Mae, and brother Eugene.