Jack Franklin Harrill, Sr., 83, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. A native of Forest City, NC, Jack and his wife have resided in Durham for over 33 years. He was born June 18, 1932 to the late Robert C. Harrill and Margaret A. Bowen Harrill. He proudly served in the US Army for 21 years, serving two tours of duty each in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Jack taught ROTC at Presbyterian College and then worked as an insurance agent for United Insurance retiring in 2002. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Durham, the Mayflower Society, Durham Civitan Club, Sports Club of Durham, the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.
Surviving are: his wife, of 62 years, Willie Bradley Harrill of Durham; a son, Jack Harrill Jr of Kerr Lake; a daughter, Debi and husband Michael Vincent, Jr. of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Jack Harrill III, Joshua Thomas Harrill, Michael Vincent Jr. and Brandi Vincent Kingon; two great-grandchildren, Kyler Vincent and Declan Kingon; and a brother, Gene Harrill of Texas.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 414 Cleveland St., Durham. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Maplewood Cemetery, Durham. Contributions may be made to The Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, 400 Flemington Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 The family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham. Online condolences at www.hallwynne.com.
Danielle Cooley
July 30, 2015 at 4:23 pmHarrill Family – Jack was such a blessing to us in the Durham Civitan Club. He will be missed by so many. My sincerest condolences on his passing, though we hope he is in a better place.
Jennifer Gwaltney Johnson
July 31, 2015 at 1:58 pmWillie, Debby, Pete and family,
Our hearts are broken too. He was such a wonderful man. He was funny, sweet, loving and always there if anyone needed him. Our family mourns with you as this world has lost one of it’s few truly great men. We’re here if you need anything. We love you all.
Nellie Barnard
August 1, 2015 at 3:05 pmWillie and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Jack’s passing. We admired him and the wonderful marriage that you both shared for 62 years. May GOD bless him greatly with eternal life.
Blessings to you and family.
Nellie and Phil
Fowler family, Ellenboro,NC
August 2, 2015 at 4:48 pmFor a Brother-in-law who was more like a brother, and for an Uncle.
You will be greatly missed, but we know that the day will come when we will all be together in Heaven.
You suffer no more, but are singing God’s praises today.
Our Prayers are with all the family.
Adrian & Nina Fowler
Melissa Brooks
Melinda DeVoss
Lawrence Bradley sends his condolences
We love you Willie and Family