Robert

Harrell

Robert "Bob" Harrell, 91, of Blackwell Oak Creek Lake, Texas, formerly of Sweetwater, passed away at his residence, Friday, June 9, 2023.

Services will be 2 P.M. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Blackwell Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Stanford and Don Higginbotham officiating. Military graveside rites will be at Blackwell Cemetery performed by the U. S. Army Honor Guard. Interment will follow the graveside directed by McCoy Funeral Home. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home.

Bob was born on September 7, 1931 in Avinger, Texas to Littelon D. and Leona (Strickland) Harrell. Bob finished high school and eventually joined the United States Army in 1950 spending his 20th birthday in Korea. Bob served over 21 years (also Vietnam) and in 1972 retired from the service in Fort Sill, Ok. In 1972 he moved to Sweetwater, TX and began a new career in the West Texas oil fields. Bob started Funderburg Trucking and Bob Harrell Truckingwhich lasted until his retirement in August, 2018. Bob lived in Blackwell over 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. many years. Bob married Jackie Rutledge June 7, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. Jackie worked along side Bob 37 years as the office manager and bookkeeper for the trucking company.

Surviving Bob is his wife, Jackie Harrell of Blackwell, TX, son, Randy Harrell of Blackwell, TX, three daughters, Lori Dooley of San Angelo, TX, Shockey Nail and husband Ronnie of Lubbock, TX, Brigette Taylor of Wilson, TX, eight grandchildren, Brandon Harrell of Blackwell, TX, Jesse Dooley and wife Shannon of Sweetwater, TX, Koby Nail and wife Sidney of Lubbock, TX, Colton Taylor of Wilson, TX, Christlyn Jones and husband Matt of Yorkville, Georgia, Jessika Rogers of Wilson, TX, Amanda Sowell and husband Shelby of Springtown, TX,Gayla McGowan & Steven of Arizona, 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Littelon and Leona Harrell, a grandson, Cole Dooley, 6 brothers and sisters, a son-in-law, David Taylor, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Chris Conger and Charlie Rutledge.

Pallbearers will be the U.S. Army Soldiers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brett Tidmore, Benny Northam, Mike Clowers, Brian Johnson, Chris Dillon, R. D. Smith.