William T. Harrelson

September 5, 1930 ~ January 22, 2025
Born in:
Morrilton, AR
Resided in:
Geneva, OH
William T. “Bill” Harrelson, age 94, of Geneva, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on September 5, 1930 to James and Florence (Markle) Harrelson in Morrilton, Arkansas. He married Merebeth “Susie” Stroup on May 27, 1950 in Yuma, Arizona.
Bill and his wife Susie moved to Ashtabula County in 1956, where he designed and built their home in Harpersfield Township. It was in this home where the couple raised their four children, and where Bill lived until his passing. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling with Susie, visiting their children and grandchildren in Colorado, and woodworking.
A craftsman and builder, Bill left his mark on the world through numerous contributions as a surveyor and construction worker, including work with the Federal Bureau of Land Management, work on the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, and dozens of projects with local company Koski Construction of Ashtabula.
He is survived by his children, Dennis (Carol) Harrelson, Shari (Kenny) Webster, David (Chris) Harrelson; daughter-in-law, Rose Harrelson; grandchildren, Sarah Harrelson, Eric Harrelson, Alyssa Webster, Kyle Webster, and Jake Harrelson; great-grandchildren, Brody Webster, and Kenlynn Baklund.
He is preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his son, Duane Harrelson.
Friends will be received on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 11AM-1PM at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. A service will follow immediately after. Final Resting Place will be in Harpersfield Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the Clearity Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/make-a-donation/
Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
Services
Visitation: Saturday, February 8, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Behm Family Funeral Homes - Geneva
175 South Broadway
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-4324
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 8, 2025 1:00 pm
Behm Family Funeral Homes - Geneva
175 South Broadway
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-4324
I will miss you Uncle Bill Tom, and I ask that you say “Hi” to mom when you see her, and also Grandma Florence. Please give them all my love and hug them tight for me. We’ll be together with y’all when the Lord brings us home.
Bill it was an honor to work with you for twenty years and a pleasure to share your friendship for another twenty afterwards. We shared many great afternoon conversations and debates over lunch. I’m not sure we solved any of the worlds problems or curiosities, but we tried and had a good time at it. I’ll surely miss you and our brainstorming sessions until we meet again.
You friend ,Harold Neville
I remember Bill as a very quiet man when he worked with my dad, Tom Gromley. Your family is in my prayers at this time. Old friend of family, Ruth Gromley Haines
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. It’s not easy to lose your father at any age. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace, my friend
David Belding