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Rev. Watis R. Harrell

May 21, 1919 — June 4, 2014

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Rev. Watis R. Harrell

Rev. Watis R. Harrell, age 95, of Chaffee, MO passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on May 21, 1919 in Brownwood, MO to the late Jesse Campbell and Mary Crismore Harrell. He married Jean Moore on July 17, 1952 and she survives. Watis served in the United States Army in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a conductor for Frisco Railroad and was promoted to General Chairman for brakemen and conductors. He retired from the railroad in 1979. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Chaffee, MO. He became an ordained minister in 1940. Watis was an intern pastor for several churches with his true ministry calling being visiting the sick at hospitals and nursing homes. Survivors include his wife, Jean; one son, Fred (Pam) Harrell of Jackson, MO; four daughters, Velma Wachter of St. Clair, MO, June Simmons of Oran, MO, Rosetta Kinder of Chaffee, MO, Sandra (Fred) Mauer of Mt. Vernon, IL; one brother, Ted Harrell of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Bertie Camren of Advance, MO, Elvonda Beal of Arab, MO; eighteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was also preceded in death by two sons, three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call after 5pm on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 2p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, MO with full military honors presented by the Missouri Honor Guard.
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Visitation

Friday, June 6, 2014

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Chaffee

203 West Yoakum Avenue, Chaffee, MO 63740

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Funeral Service

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel - Chaffee

203 West Yoakum Avenue, Chaffee, MO 63740

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Interment

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery

2315 North Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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