Melvin P. Harrell, Sr.

Melvin P. Harrell, Sr., 72, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Hilda S. Harrell; son, Melvin P. Harrell, Jr., daughter, Cynthia H. Burke; grandson, Michael Zach Burke, granddaughter, Whitney R. Burke; great-grandson, Aubrey B. Burke; three sisters, Shirley Sledge Williams, Paige Harrell Gay and Joyce Faye Nowell and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by a brother, Rufus Bryant Harrell, Jr. and a sister, Lucy Harrell Wilson. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at Owen Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 310 N. Main St., Emporia, Virginia 23847.