LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Bruce Thomas Harrell, age 81, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at MUSC-Lancaster.  He was born on May 10, 1939 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late Jim Harrell and Louise Strawn Harrell and was the husband of Joan Funderburk Harrell.  Mr. Harrell was employed by Springs Industries for 48 years.  He was an avid race fan and enjoyed watching westerns on tv.  Being a private man, he just enjoyed being at home with family who he loved dearly.  Mr. Harrell was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joan Harrell; two daughters, Janet Watson (Joe) and Leann Croxton (Tony); four grandchildren, Caroline Harrell, Cody Gordon, Kelsey Watson, and Sam Watson; a brother Lane Harrell (Gail); and a sister, Carolyn Strawn.

Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Harrell; and two sisters, Margaret Smith and Nancy Bailey.

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Mr. Harrell will be 3:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2020 at Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Brad Threatt and Rev. Shawn Macy.

The family will receive friends at the home of Janet and Joe Watson.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30328.