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Warren Harrell Obituary

RALEIGH -- Warren B. Harrell, Jr., 74, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Warren was born in Lawrence, Kansas, to Warren Harrell, Sr, and Ruth (Mann) Harrell on November 13, 1948. Warren attended the University of Kansas, receiving his B.S. and MS. degrees in Chemical Engineering, where he met and married his wife, Pam.

Following graduation, Warren began his career working for DuPont where he continued his career for more than 35 years. Warren began his career at the Old Hickory Plant in Tennessee as part of the Textile Fiber Division and then moved to the Niagara Falls facility in 1978 where he was a member of the Electronic Materials Division. Warren retired from Dupont in 2008 as a member of the same division at the Dupont facility in the Research Triangle Park. Warren and Pam welcomed two daughters (Stacy and Robin) who he supported through their academic and athletic endeavors. Throughout his adult life, Warren was an avid runner, biker, and softball player. Warren also mentored many, ranging from young adults involved in community and church activities to friends and coworkers. Warren was involved in his church and community in many ways, including working as a race organizer, volunteering for church mission trips and Teens Encounter Christ (STW TEC) activities, volunteering at Camp Agape, playing on Senior Softball teams, and developing a senior softball league in Garner, NC. Warren was also a proud grandfather in his later years, enjoying spending time with his grandchildren and supporting their interests and activities.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Harrell, Sr, and Ruth (Mann) Harrell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pamela (Harris), as well as his daughters Stacy Sirois (Russ) of Richmond, VA and Robin Queen (Andrew) of Blacksburg, VA and grandchildren Clara and Louisa Sirois, William Sans, and Isabel and Ian Queen.

Services will be held at 1:30 pm on April 27, 2023 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-554-8109). Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Wednesday evening, April 26, 2023 at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-7400).

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make gifts in Warren's memory to Agape+Kure Beach Ministries' campership fund by going to agapekurebeach.org/campershipmemoryhonor (please select "I'd like to dedicate this gift") or by mailing a check to: Agape+Kure Beach Ministries, 1369 Tyler Dewar Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Write "In Memory of Warren Harrell, Jr." in the memo line. To support Garner Parks and Recreation and the Senior Softball League mail a check to: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, 900 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529. Write "In Memory of Warren Harrell, Jr." in the memo line.



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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 16, 2023.

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Gary Cooper

April 30, 2023

Pam and family.
I was so saddened to learn of Warren´s passing. He should have had many more years ahead of him.

I grew with Warren and we were great friends all the way through our attending KU. One of my main memories is that Warren and I would race each block on our way to Cordley grade school. As I recall we were pretty well matched so it was never certain would would win. As you probably recall, Pam, one of my last memories of Warren was visiting you both in Nashville. A highlight of that trip was watching Warren catch a baseball game. Like me he had bad knees, but agreed to catch because no one else would do and he did love the game , a love that appears to have continued throughout his life. I´m sorry we lost contact after that visit, but l´m grateful to have had Warren and later you in my life as long as I did. Take care. Gary Cooper

Mike Montgomery

April 23, 2023

I sang with Warren in church choir for many years and while out paths headed in different directions, we did run into each other occasionally (TEC) when my kids attended, etc. He left a lasting impression due to his kindness, helpfulness, etc. etc. and I was hoping to run into him at Hope Lutheran as we are joining there, but turned out not to be the case. He has been in my thoughts and prayers for some time and while he will be missed, he is in a much better place.
Pam: My prayers and thoughts are for you as well.

Will Blomqvist

April 17, 2023

RE: Commitment Line:

On Easter Sunday the Lord took Warren from us, but not away from us. The Lord needed a Good Captain, Teammate and a Starting Pitcher.

In Senior Softball approximately 10 Feet in Front of Homeplate is a Commitment Line. Most of us Ole´ Boys are currently Rounding 3rd but haven´t quite crossed the line. Well Warren did!

Warren was aided by the 3rd Base Coach Graham Stroud. For those of you that don´t know Ole´ Graham would Run a Guy home who would have 2 Broken Legs and might even be in a Walker. So, in my mind's Eye {Me with a Mind is an Oxymoron} he sent Warren home Figuratively!

Literally though the Good Lord needed Warren now more than we did. His starting rotation was short one Pitcher and he picked the best in Warren.

In all seriousness Warren represented the best in people:
o He had a Calm Demeanor
o He was Soft Spoken
o About a Kind a Man I ever had the honor and privilege of knowing
o He´ll be missed by not only his Family, but his Teammate´s and those that had the honor to compete against him

The Good Lord saw fit to take him from us, but one thing they can´t take is the memories I have of a man´s man and a fantastic individual!

Rest in Peace my Dear Friend and providing {If just If- I clean up my Act}, maybe you can talk to the Lord about letting me Play on your team in the future!

Rest in Peace Young Man!

Love,

Maranda & Crazy Will

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

April 16, 2023

I am for former Helen Pendleton. I was so surprised and sad to hear of Warren's passing. My older brother, Steve Pendleton, and Warren were best friends for many decades. They were both excellent runners. I remember Warren as kind, soft-spoken, cheerful, handsome, and smart. I was glad to read from his obituary that he was a strong Christian. That is always the most important thing! May the peace of Jesus Christ comfort all who mourn and give them His peace, which passes understanding.

Dave Davis

April 16, 2023

Warren and I spent many hours running around the track field together at Lawrence High School. Warren was a true friend and a great guy. Glad to see that he was so active in his church, community and a dedicated family man.

Pamela Baughman (Crow)

April 16, 2023

Pam, I am so sorry to learn of Warren's passing. So many many years have gone by, and I have never stopped missing you. Warren's obituary sounds like you have both lived full, productive, and enjoyable lives, and I'm confident you'll continue to do so! If you're ever back in Kansas (we are still in Lawrence) I hope we can be in touch. Many hugs!

Ron and Herta Kirk

April 14, 2023

Herta and I are greatly saddened by the recent news of Warren´s passing. We, as many others, learned to know Warren and Pam through senior softball. Both were instrumental in doing the work that enabled the rest of us to enjoy our senior softball careers. I will miss my friend and teammate, and I am grateful that softball provided the opportunity for Herta and me to become friends with Pam and Warren.
We pray that the grief being experienced by Pam and family will be assuaged by their warm memories formed while sharing their lives with Warren. We are comforted by the knowledge that Warren´s suffering has ended and that he has entered into God's eternal heavenly kingdom.
Ron & Herta Kirk

Danny and Jeanette Deans

April 14, 2023

Pam and family,

Our hearts are sad to hear of the passing of Warren. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Warren will be missed dearly during the softball season as he certainly loved this game. I'm sure that he is resting in the arms of God. Sending you our love.

Jerry Wagner

April 13, 2023

Warren(Grandpa Jones)Harrell a good friend and softball player. I will truly miss seeing you at the softball tournaments but I know God has a better plan for you now. Would not surprise if aren´t already organizing a softball team. Save me a spot on the team. Thanks for the memories. Condolences to Pam and the family. May God give y´all peace and understanding in this difficult time.
Jerry and Phyllis Wagner.

Jerry and Lori Brown

April 13, 2023

Pam and family,
Jerry and I send our prayers to all of you. Our hearts are broken for you. We understand the pain of losing a dear loved one. We have many great memories of all the softball games we all shared together. May God bless each of you with the peace only He can provide.
Jerry and Lori

wayne muller

April 13, 2023

To Pam and the rest of the Harrell family, Sandy and I share our condolences. The years I played on Warren's softball teams were special. Over the years I've seen so many of my friends enter Softball Heaven. There must be one hell of a team waiting for me. Thanks Warren for leading many teams. See you down the road.
Wayne and Sandy Muller

Susan Ward

April 13, 2023

Pam, I enjoyed watching Warren and visiting with you at the same through many ballgames! A time in my life that holds many memories! Susan Ward

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