Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me. On Friday, April 7, 2017, Christ welcomed Ernest W. Harrell into his eternal home. Ernest was an amazing husband, daddy, papa and friend. But most of all, he was a faithful servant for God’s kingdom.   His life began July 21, 1934, in Coleman County, where he was born to the late Raymond and Oleta Harrell. Then, in 1952, he met the love of his life, Oleta Harris, who became his bride for 64 years. Their journey through life brought them to Graham in 1960. He was employed by TU Electric until his retirement in 1992. Prior to his retirement, he began farming and ranching in Young County. He also consulted for FluorGlobal for 20 years after retirement. Together, Ernest and Oleta raised three children, Jeanetta, Charles and Trish. After 82 joyful years, Ernest is survived by his wife, Oleta Harrell; two daughters, Jeanetta Anderson and husband Rodney, and Trish Rogers and husband, Jamye; a son, Charles Harrell and wife Elaine, all of Graham; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; one uncle, Bill Gray, of El Centro, Calif., and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.