Carl Ray Harrelson, 74, of 144 6th Street Safie, Rockingham died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. He was born February 27, 1933 in Robeson Co., a son of the late Lewis C. and Katie Blackburn Harrelson. Mr. Harrelson was retired from the textile industry. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 pm Friday, November 23rd in the Carter Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Rev. Joe B. Wilkes officiating. Interment will follow at Richmond Memorial Park. Surviving are a sister, Clara Pugh of Rockingham; two brothers, L. C. Harrelson of Colorado Springs, CO and Willie Harrelson of Coventry, CT; and a nephew, Wayne Corder and wife Colleen of Rockingham. Mr. Harrelson was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Harrelson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service Online condolences may be sent to www.carterfuneral.net.