Vernard Thomas Harrell, 72, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 23, 2014. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Sopchoppy, FL to parents Donald and Nellie (Harris) Harrell, who predeceased him, and had lived in Middleburg for over 50 years. He had retired as an owner/operator in the trucking industry and was a member of Son Rise Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. He loved his family dearly and is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Harrell; sons, Vernon (Selina) Harrell and Tracy (Joy) Harrell; grandchildren, Michael, Chelsea, Erika, Austin, Dustin and Savannah; great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Luis. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 28, 2014 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Rev. Matt Williams officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.