Ray Harvell

October 12, 1926 - June 6, 2018

Ray Harvell, 91 of Arab passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Marshall Medical Center North. Mr. Harvell was born in Marshall County, October 12, 1926, the son of Bert and Emily Buchannan Harvell. He served with Honor and Courage in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for Perkins Appliance and Repair for many years and later started his own repair business. He and the former Joyce Nell Roberts were married February 9, 1954. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Nell Harvell of Arab; a son and daughter-in-law: David and Rita Harvell of Somerville; daughter-in-law and spouse: Kay and Dan Woodruff of Arab; two grandsons: Blake Harvell and Bryan Harvell, a great granddaughter: Dahlia Harvell; a sister: Virginia Norrell of Guntersville and several nieces, nephews other family members, his Church Family and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by a son Danny Harvell, his parents, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Grassy Church of Christ, Brother James Dudley and Brother Tony Cox, officiating with Brother Jeff Goodwin, graveside committal; Gober Funeral Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Bryan Harvell, Steve Harvell, Harold Wray, Chuck Oden, Shannon Thompson and Greg Allen. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, 218 at Gober Funeral Chapel. He will also Lie-In-State at the Church on the day of the Service from 1 to 2 p.m.