Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

Obituary For Raymond Harrell

Brother Raymond Harrell, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 .

Celebration of Life will start at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at Keihin Auditorium at Edgecombe Community College, 2009 W. Wilson Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Tarboro, NC 27886.

In lieu of a wake, we will celebrate with “Stories about Raymond ” Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Ministries International, 401 Creech Road, Garner, NC 27529.. Following the celebration will be a fish fry.

Service will be LiveStream via Hunter-Odom Funeral Service website.

Please remember to sign the guest book.

Guest Book

Sending our deepest condolences to The Harrell Family during the loss of your loved one. May GOD continue to bless you all. Wanda D Glass & Family Tarboro NC 27886

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May God comfort Winnie and Family during your time of bereavement - Raymond " Speak EZ " Rest in Heaven Brother - Thank you for the wisdom and always showing a young Brother love in East Tarboro - Church St/St James St. God saw another assignment and needed you to Put out some fires in Heaven - Rest my Brother The Deloatch Family

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There are not enough words to express how one feel when you loose a love one. Without a doubt God will give you,your children,and grandbabies continue strength and let Raymond light shine thru. Sandra Harris and Family

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Our condolences to the Harrell family. Praying God strengthen each of you🙏🏾 Hanson Family.

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I love Raymond and the whole family. I will miss hi. Belle Stancjl

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Our deepest in the loss of someone so dear. He was a jewel. I enjoyed my conversations with him. Love, Evelyn Barfield and Family

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Our deepest in the loss of someone so dear. He was a jewel. I enjoyed my conversations with him.

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Mrs. Harrell and family, praying for your comfort during this difficult time, we know that God will provide everything you need that you may be strengthen. Love and Blessings, Wanda L. and Family

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To the Harrell Family, May the peace of God and your beautiful memories of Raymond bring you comfort now and forever. Sending sincere condolences from my family to yours. Linda Parker Lebile Houston, TX

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Winnie, extending heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God hold you and the family in his Loving Hands always. Juanita Bradley

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Take your rest Raymond....you fought a good fight! 🙏🏽 Andre Pridgeon

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Much Respect and Love, Alfred Saunders

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Raymond was always a funny guy with lost of love and happiness.I will always remember the time he came up to Connecticut to visit when my father, his uncle passed. We had a lot of memories to share.Love you cousin rest easy. Liz, Pumpkin and Cathy.

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My sincere condolences to the Raymond Harrell Family. May God continue to bless you in your time of loss. Former co-worker: Thurmon Hinton (Retired RFD)

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TO THE HARRELL FAMILY, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, We all grew up in Tarboro, Where everyone was FAMILY, May GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGTH, MADELINE BELCHER ALLICOTT, AND THE BELCHER FAMILY

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Sincerest condolences during your time of bereavement. Praying God's comfort and strength now and in the days to come. Minnie "Pearl" Dolberry

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Prayers of Strength and Steadfast Endurance For the Family and Friends,We The Brown's lived on Saint James Street as the Harrell Family we all played and ate at each other houses,Just like then to now We're still Family.Love Y'all From Wanda aka Glenda Brown

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Pleas accept my condolences in the loss of your loved one. I will keep you in my prayers. God will give you strength at this difficult time.🙏🙏🙏❤️ Mary Joyner—Battle Upper Marlboro, Md

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Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Harrell Family. My heart will smile whenever I reflect back on our days as Raleigh Firefighters. I will miss you my friend. RIP...Alvin Hunter and Family.

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We are in prayer with you family. We've known Our friend Raymond and family over our lifetime. May you feel the love and peace of Jesus Christ as you keep the many,many loving memories close to your heart. Continue your journey with our Lord. He will always be a comfort to all of you. Carnell and Lois Hinton

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From: Freddie and Jeannette Toppin

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Rest in Peace, Mr. Harrell. #Solid Rock Ministries International Lashonda Harris

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Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Harrell Family. I will miss you my friend. RIP

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Mr. Harrell and his wife were beautiful to see and listen to while attending Solid Rock Ministries International in Garner, NC. They both exude Love of God and history. Rest in Peace, Mr. Harrell.

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RIP in peace Raymond. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Freddie and Jeannette Toppin.

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Winnie may God continuevto strengthen you and the family as you go through this time of bereavement.I will always remember Raymond the music man. Valerie Wooten Kenney

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Rest In Peace Ray! Steve Blalock

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Rest In Heaven my Brother Fellowman Raymond Harrell SPEAK EZ From your Falcon Chapter Brother Fellowman Michael W Graves [BAD APPLE] GROOVE PHI GROOVE SFI Saint Augustine's U

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To the Harrell and Taylor family, we send our deepest condolences to each of you. Praying for your comfort and strength. Mr. Raymond was such a sweet guy that beautiful genuine smile said it all. I became to know him through his neice my dear friend Cathy Williams Davis from that point he was uncle Raymond he had nothing but love and kindness. A true man of God. You will be missed take your Rest. Weeping may Endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Love you family. Savalious and Antoinette Lewis

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Sending prayers and condolences to the family. GOD will give you each the strength to endure, just keep trusting and believing in HIM. ~ Mary Helon Cain & Family

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To the Harrell Family I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Mr.Harrell through my brother Wayland Holden who was also a Raleigh Firefighter. Mr. Harrell also did lawn work for me sometimes. The one thing that stands out to me is that Mr. Harrell was a humble soft spoken man and always so pleasant to be around. Welcome to your Heavenly Home Mr. Harrell where there is no more pain and suffering. "Well done, good and faithful servant. Teresa Holden

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Praying for the family and mourning the loss of an upright man- he loved God, had integrity, and cared for others. Mr. Harrell, we are grateful to have known you. ~ Ethan & Sarah Messier

- Ethan Messier

Prayer and comfort to the family for the life of a man well lived, and who have gone to his eternal home to be with his Lord our Heavenly Father. REST MY BROTHER!!!!

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The life of Brother Raymond "Speak Easy" Harrell speaks for him, his love of God, his love for his family, friends, Fellowmen, and colleagues. To God Be The Glory!!! Earthly😪Sorrow. Heaven's😇Gain. Rest Well Brother! 🖤🤍🖤 Sheriff Gerald M Baker ⭐️54th

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I offer my condolences to the Harrell family on the passing of a father, husband, grandfather, brother and friend of many, who has gone to early in life. It has been a struggle since the passing of my friend, college roommate and October (Libra) brother, who was born one day ahead of me. Those of us who crossed his path, experienced the love and friendship from a man who was loyal and committed to serving God. He will truly be missed!

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Raymond always my husband and me feel like he was so happy to see us at church. He made a special effort to make sure he greeted and blessed us. He was truly a man who loved God and God's people. We are so blessed to have known him.

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Our deepest sympathy to the Harrell Family. May you find strength and comfort during this difficult time. He will be truly missed but forever in my memories. Danny and Barbara Hyman

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Will always cherish the wonderful memories of our Groove Brother! Rest in SpeakEZ! Michael "DuBaby" Jones & Tammy H. Jones and family.

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Will always cherish the wonderful memories of our Groove Brother! Rest in SpeakEZ! Michael "DuBaby" Jones & Tammy H. Jones and family.

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The Raleigh Graduate Chapter of SWING PHI SWING SFI extends our deepest sympathies. Remember: Psalms 121, "I will look to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord." May God Bless the family of Brother Raymond (known to us affectionately as "SPEAKEZ"). May He give you strength and courage.

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Winnie and Family Our Sincere Condolences to the Family In The Loss of Raymond. My Classmate and The One I called Black Moses. Because in 2016 He reminded be of Burt Lancaster from the movie Moses when he returned from the mountain top. His hair was brushed back and had the streaks of gray like Moses in the Movie. May Deacon Rest in Heaven 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 John and Sharon Wilkins and Family

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Winnie and family my sincere condolences to you all in the loss of your beloved Raymond, my prayers are with the family. Clara Williams Chavis (Smith Elementary)

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Dear Winnie and Family, 2 corinthians 5:8 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Blessings and Love, Robert and Barbara Newman Garner, NC

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Dear Winnie and Family, 2 corinthians 5:8 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Blessings, Robert and Barbara Newman Garner, NC

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My sincere prayers and condolences are extended to the Harrell Family. Raymond was a great friend and I will miss talking with him. He loved the Lord and was a witness of His Glory. May his soul rest in peace!! David G. Prince

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I met Raymond on February 13th. 1991 I want to say that Raymond was an absolute joy to be around. He always brought a smile to my face. He was as great a person as anyone would ever want to be around. I know with out any doubt that he is now living in the presence of God. I truly enjoyed the time we shared together.

- Charles East

We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Harrell Family. Gone,but never from our hearts ❤️ rest in peace Raymond. Lydia B Wilkins and Family

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Our deepest sympathy to you Mrs. Winnie & your children. Mr. Raymond wil forever be remembered for the roles that he and yourself took part in our parents (Charles & Carol Evans) lives. Sending hugs and prayers.

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To the Harrell Family, our hearts were broken when we heard that Raymond had passed. He meant a lot to our family, especially my baby brother, GT Betrand. Raymond was one of the nicest people we known. He will be missed. Love you, the Betrand Family.

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To the Harrell & Taylor families: Raymond always had a caring personality; starting when I first met him, he was around 12. We are praying that God will continue to give you strength and peace. May you find comfort and joy in the memories shared with him. He was truly a God-fearing man. I love you all. Mary Basemore Newman & family 🙏♥️

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I send my heartfelt condolences to The Harrell Family , Audrey Phillips

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Sending my sincere and heart-felt condolences to Raymond's family members. Mildred Evans Keith

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My sincere condolences to the family. Beverly Perry Clark

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My sincere condolences to the family. Beverly Perry Clark

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To The Family We are sorry for your loss. may time and friends help to ease your pain. Mr. Raymond Harrell was an honorable child of God, a family man, who lived without pretending, loved without depending, and spoke easily without offending. Keeping you in our prayers With Sympathy Harry & Linda Knight .

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I have fond memories of my cousin Raymond Harrell. We grew up playing long hours when his family visited our Family Home. We lost contact when we started working and raising our children. We were connected again with his Family Newsletter. Will always remember and love you Raymond Harrell. I remember when. Villa Kelly Gaddy

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Raymond was a good man and a kind soul. I came through the Raleigh Fire Academy with him and have many good memories. My sincere condolences. Ed Byrum

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Sending prayers of comfort...Lola Leonard & family

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Sorry for your loss praying for you and your family

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My deepest condolences goes out to the family of Raymond Harrell may God continue to spread his love and blessing over the Harrell family. Brenda Lucas

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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. SpeakEZ was a handsome and wonderful young man to know. I will miss seeing him at homecoming and CIAA. I will continue to lift the family in prayer. May he forever rest in Peace. Bernadine Jordan-Howard & Family.

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Condolences to the Harrell family. The last time I saw Harrell he was enjoying selling fish! He told me his daughter had made SAU earrings. He was so proud of his daughter. I purchased two pair. Raymond will be truly missed. The Clark family

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Good afternoon family, love and hugs. There are no other words right now. Just know that I love you and praying for comfort and peace. Love Charlotte Clark Turpin and family. #GodandSAU

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My heartfelt sympathy to Speak Easy's family. He was a great classmate at Saint Augustine's College. I will cherish the memories of our college days and Homecoming reunions. May he rest in eternal peace! In Sisterhood, Debra Lightner, Swing Phi Swing, SFI.

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From Carl Short and Family , to The Harrell and Taylor families. Please accept our condolences at the passing of Raymond. I always remember him as being a really nice person. He was always pleasant and friendly. We pray that the Holy Spirt will be there to help you all with His comfort.

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To Neise and the Family, My deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Raymond loved my peanuts and popcorn at the football games and fussed at me if I sold out before got some. He will be missed. Such a humble, God-fearing man. Will continue to keep you all in prayer.

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I am sorry for your loss. God is you strength. From Gloria Brockington to the Harrell Family. Raymond and I grew up in the same neighborhood.Raymond was always smiling and very friendly.

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My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family. Raymond was a spirited soul who enjoyed life and serving others. He inspired many! Blessings, William T. Newkirk, Sr.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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