Obituaries:   Eli Harrell, 1935, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 21, 1935 Winn Parish Enterprise

Death Takes Eli Harrell, T. & G. Engineer, Feb. 15

Funeral Services Conducted Saturday at First Baptist Church

Eli Harrell, 62 years of age, died at his home here Friday, February 15th,
following an illness since last October.  Funeral services were conducted at
the First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon, by the pastor, Dr. B. C. Land,
who was assisted by Rev. Alwin Stokes and Rev. O. L. Tukcer, Methodist
minister.  Interment was in the Winnfield Cemetery with the local Masons in
charge of the services.

Pallbearers were E. S. Crowe, S. G. McDaniel, J. W. Crippen, L. C. Carter,
Andrew Jenkins, and J. E. Gassiott.

Mr. Harrell and his family have been residing in Winnfield for about sixteen
years, coming here from Eros, La.  He is a native of Arkansas.  During his
stay here and prior to his coming he was connected with the Tremont and Gulf
Railway Company as locomotive engineer.  He was a member of the First Baptist
Church and the local Masonic Order.

Surviving the deceased is his wife, seven sons, and two daughters: Riffie
Harrell, Simsboro; Eli, Paul, Hovy, Patrick, Marvin, and Jimmie, all of
Winnfield; Mrs. A. S. Penick of Krotz Springs, La., and Miss Nelda Harrell of
Winnfield.