J.T. Harrell, 93, died May 8, at his home in Chipley. He was born November 27, 1915 in Washington County and remained a lifelong resident of Washington County. Mr. Harrell was a road builder until he retired at age 75 and was also a farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the Florida Sheriffs Association and a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley for more than 60 years.

Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Edna Harrell.

He is survived by a son, R. Ronnie Harrell and wife Nancy of Dothan, Alabama; two grandchildren: Alexander Harrell and Elizabeth Kitchin; and a great granddaughter, Abigail Harrell. He is also survived by a nephew, Dr. Les Nichols and wife Susan of Decature, Alabama; a great niece, Dana L. Nichols; and a great nephew, Charles Ryan Nichols.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 10, at Glenwood Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing. Instead of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Chipley.