Robert Harold Sorrells, 88, of Shoals passed away peacefully on Sunday December 6, 2020 at The Gardens of Ketchum, Rose House in Odon, Indiana.
He was born on March 10, 1932 in Martin County, Indiana to Lee and Marguerite (Bledsoe) Sorrells. Harold was a United States Navy Veteran. He married Ruth Alyne (Allbright) Sorrells on August 18, 1951 in New London, CT. Harold was a Submarine Sailor on the USS Caiman from 1951- 1955. He worked as an Engineer for the State of Indiana for over 40 years. He lived and raised his family at Hindostan Falls since 1955. Harold farmed the land and raised cattle, hogs, a bunch of kids, and then a bunch of grandkids. He was a member of the Shoals American Legion. Harold enjoyed traveling to attend submarine reunions, and hosting annual family reunions. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth Alyne Sorrells, his daughter Sue Ellen Sorrells, his parents, Lee and Marguerite Sorrells, his granddaughter, Shambly Sorrells, his son-in-law, Stevie Ray Kelsey, his brother, Kenny Sorrells of Bloomington, his son-in- law, David Dilk and brother-in-law, Carleton Ragsdale.
Harold is survived by his children; Lani Kelsey, Kati Dilk, and Charlotte Sorrells all of Shoals, IN, David Sorrells, of Loogootee, his grandchildren; Lee Sorrells of Loogootee, IN, Zachary (Alexa Shaw) Kelsey, Bobby Dein Sutton, Jesse (Dale) Sudduth, Rusty Sutton, Angie (Alan) Tarr all of Shoals, IN, his great grandchildren; Azailya, Allyas, Kaydence, Peyton, Nicholas, Jocelyn, Hadlee, Gracelyn, all of Shoals, IN, his sister Delores Ragsdale of Shoals, IN, his sister-in-law Mary Jo Sorrells of Bloomington, IN, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held with military rights at Hindostan Cemetery.
Blake Funeral home is honored to assist the family of Harold Sorrells.
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