John Marion Harrell, 39, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home in Falkner. Funeral Services, with full Military Honors, will be at 1 PM Saturday, February 24 in The Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home with Dr. David Shepherd officiating assisted by Bro. Warren Harrell. Burial will follow in Little Hope Cemetery near Falkner.
Born July 14, 1978 in Ripley, he was the son of Benny and Marilyn Yancey Harrell of Falkner.
John was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps at the time of his medical retirement because of wounds sustained in combat in Iraq in 2004. He was awarded the Purple Heart and several other medals including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for his actions under fire while serving as machine gun squad leader in April 2004.
John was a warrior, a genius, a poet and an adventurer. He never feared death and always had complete peace in his salvation, knowing that Jesus Paid it All.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish John’s memory include the greatest loves of his life, his two precious children, Leah and Miles Harrell of Ripley, a sister, Elizabeth Elliott (Benton) , a brother David Harrell (Amber) both of Ripley, his nephew, Clark Harrell; and a cousin, Dell Harrell who was like a brother to him.
The family request the memorials be directed to Folds of Honor, 5800 N. Patriot Dr., Owasso,OK 74055 or My Choices, 109 Bails Rd. Ripley, MS 38663.
The American Flag at The Ripley Funeral Home entrance honors John and all Veterans for their service to our Country… GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
