Manning Berry Harrell, 93 of Concord passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born July 24, 1930, in Hertford, NC, the son of the late Willie Manning Harrell and Grace Berry Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Wilkinson and a great-grandson, Randy Byrd Brooks.
Manning is survived by his wife of 74 years, Myrtle Clifton Harrell; one daughter, Constance Bass; two sisters, Chris Catchings and Sharon Thomasson (Harold); four grandchildren, Brian Ragland (Marie), Kevin Ragland (Tracy), Scott Dorrier (Rachelle), and Travis Dorrier (Sherry); seven great-grandchildren, Willow (Chad), Katelyn, Bailey, Nicholas, Jordan, Ben, and Andrew; and three great-great-grandchildren, Randi, Sophia and Rowan.
Manning was a minister in the United Methodist Church for more than 35 years prior to retiring. Before becoming a minister, he served in the US Army, and also as a police officer in South Norfolk.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Centenary Church with a Graveside Service following at the church cemetery. Rev. Donald Collins will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Centenary Church, 12247 South Constitution, Scottsville, VA 24590.
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