Date of Service:
July 26, 2023
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July 26, 2023
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Donald Wayne “Happy” Harrell Sr., age 74, July 19, 2023, Vero Beach, Florida.
He was born in Tampa Bay, FL and moved to Vero Beach from Milton, FL.
Happy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Division (1st Battalion, 9th Marines, also known as the 1/9 or “The Walking Dead,” an outfit that sustained the highest casualty rate in Marine Corps history in Vietnam).
He retired after 30 years with the Miller Brewery of Albany, Georgia as a journeyman machinist.
Happy was a nondenominational Protestant.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Happy volunteered as a firefighter in the town of Fort Gaines, GA.
Happy was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Happy is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Harrell; brothers, Richard Allen Harrell, and James Harrell; sons, Donald Wayne Harrell, Jr., and Paul Mochmer; daughters, Shadowlena Harrell, Monica Harrell, and Susan Harrell; and niece Jeanette Rivera.
He was predeceased by both his parents, Dewey W. and Alberta J. Baker Harrell.
A Visitation will be held 4 – 6 p.m., on Wednesday, July 26th at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. The Funeral Service will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Honors will be given at Federal Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Melissa Dorff - Friend
July 27, 2023, 1:22 am
Ann and family,so sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. GOD BLESS..Melissa Dorff