Jonesboro- Eldon Lee Harrell, 76, left this earth to be with the Lord and join the love of his life, Barbara on Monday, August 23, 2021.
He was born May 16, 1945 to Everett and May Bell Harrell. Eldon was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the Jonesboro Fire Department after twenty years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and a dedicated member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church where he served his Lord faithfully.
He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Barbara Bouland Harrell and his parents, Everett and May Bell Harrell; sister, Sharon Weaver.
He is survived by a son, Todd (Rebecca) Harrell; six grandchildren, Torey, Hayden, Jade, Trey, Jordan, Jahren, and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Wendell Harrell and two sisters, Deloris Wicker and Glenda Robertson.
A graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Mitch Doss officiating under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home. Jonesboro Fire Department will be presenting honors.
Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Hayden Harrell, Daniel Dearman, Jason Durham and Will Causey. As well as the congregation of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.
All friends and family are welcome.