Michael Allen Harrell's Obituary
Michael Allen Harrell, age 61, of Oakdale, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:45 p.m. in Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, NY. Mike was born on November 23, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL, a son to Byrl and Darlene (Mason) Harrell. On June 7, 1975, he married Dorothy Ann Hood in Trinity United Church of Christ in Belleville, IL and she survives. They shared 41 years together. He was a truck driver for Gilster Mary-Lee. Mike was a member of Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church in Eden, IL. Mike loved fast cars and Harleys. He was a hard working man who always provided for his family. He loved spending time with his family especially his two grandsons hunting, fishing, teaching them gun safety and shooting target practice with them. Mike was the original drummer for the band Foot Loose. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ann Harrell of Oakdale, IL; two sons, Chad Harrell aof Oakdale, IL and Bradley (Carrie) Harrell of Baldwin, IL; two grandsons, Garett Harrell and Devon Harrell; a sister Linda Garcia of Cottage Hills, IL; a special niece, Tammy (Todd) Kruse and their children Taylor, Torrie, and Tess of Moro, IL; and many other nieces, nephews , and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church, Eden, IL on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom Foster and Pastor Tim Gregory officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church, Eden, IL from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wilson's Disease Association and the American Cancer Society.
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