Joseph Shepherd Harrell, age 89 Ahoskie, NC passed away November 2, 2013 at the Ahoskie House in Ahoskie.
Joseph was born July 18, 1924 in Bertie County North Carolina the son of the late Josiah Harrell and Nettie Cleora Copeland Harrell. He was a farmer for many years.
Survivors include his two sisters June Edwards (Junius) of Galatia, NC and Sue Parker (McCoy) of Edenton, NC; His two sisters-in-law Thelma Hobbs of Ahoskie, NC and Cora Lee Harrell of Portsmouth, VA; His special companions Shirley Harrell and Laura Jean Harrell. Also many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 4, 2013 at Ahoskie Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Greg Hurdle officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the service Monday November 4, 2013 from 11:00 until 1:00 P.M. at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, NC which is handling the arrangements. We will then proceed to the Ahoskie Cemetery in funeral possession after the visitation.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com