Thomas E. Harrell, 72, of Zolfo Springs, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was born in Rochelle, Georgia on November 6, 1941 and had been a Zolfo Springs resident since 2003, moving from Bradenton. Mr. Harrell was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and had been employed by The Stellar Group out of Jacksonville, Florida as a superintendent. He was preceded in death by a brother, R. J. Harrell, and a sister, Nell Gilford.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Harrell of Zolfo Springs; three sons, Michael Harrell and wife Kim of Bradenton, Bruce Harrell and wife Susan of Balm, and Randy Harrell of Balm; one daughter, Jamie Howell and husband Lance of Myakka; one brother, Wayne Harrell of Bradenton; three sisters, Willie Berry of Palmetto, Elaine Burchett of Cary, North Carolina, and Eula Busby and husband Tex of Arkansas; five grandsons; three granddaughters; and two great-grandsons.

Visitation is Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 19th at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Davis and Rev. Gary Byram officiating. Interment is in New Zion Cemetery.