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ERNEST HARRELL Obituary
Major General ERNEST J. HARRELL (Age 78) U.S. Army (Ret.)
A native of Selma, AL, died March 31, 2015 in Tucson, AZ. He was a 1960 graduate of Tuskegee Institute (University) and earned a Master of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University. He later completed the National and International Security Management Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. During his 35 years in the U.S. Army (Corps of Engineers), he received numerous honors and accolades rising to the rank of Major General. He was awarded: the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, two Meritorious Service Medal, three Vietnam Service Medals, as well as many other service and campaign awards. In addition to serving in Vietnam, he was stationed in Thailand, Okinawa, South Korea, Germany, and several states throughout the U.S. His last assignment was as Commanding General of the Army Corps' North Pacific Division, based in Portland, Oregon. Ernie, as he was known by friends and acquaintances, was an avid golfer and enjoyed being a member and resident of the Omni Tucson National Resort and Golf Club. A memorial service was held there on May 2, 2015 and attended by many old and new friends. He was also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Sigma Pi Phi (Boule). He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Paola; son Ernest III; daughter Jolene (Demetrius) Hamm; sisters Nancy Jones, Hattie Sam, and Billie Clinton. He will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Full military burial honors will be bestowed on August 18, 2015 at Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral services at the Old Post Chapel begin at 1 p.m. Friends and colleagues are also invited to join the Harrell Family at the Ft. Myer Officers Club immediately after the internment.
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Patrice Jessica Whitehead
August 22, 2015
May my Grandma Nancy's only brother rest peacefully with our God. I will forever cherish the many stories she's shared w/me over the years. Love u
mary & Hank Walker
August 14, 2015
Paola and family May your heart be filled with wonderful memories of good times as colleagues neighbors and friends of a life well live may God continue to bless you and your family
August 14, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Donald Scott
August 11, 2015
Betty and I join the Harrell family in remembering a great friend and caring colleague. Ernie's contributions to us are among our most cherished memories. God will bless and help you through your days and nights without Ernie.
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John / Angele covington
July 30, 2015
Ms. Sam, we know that this is not an easy time for you and we feel your loss in our hearts. We know that a matriarch has been taken away and, we wish this was not so but your memories of your remarkable Brother and his steady guidance and love has and will continue to be a cornerstone of your love filled life. His joy has filled your years and his resolve has been yours to bath in. Your Brother fulfilled his dreams through your life and the success of your dreams. May GOD continue to hold and Bless you all the days of your life. Our prayers are with you always.
July 14, 2015
Hattie & Family,
We offer our love, prayers and support to all of you. Please be aware that God is caring for you through the hands of others.
Please remember the one you love still walks with you wherever you may go.
Don't forget all the memories of your beloved husband, father, brother, uncle,cousin and friend.
Much love,
Joe & Arian (Carver Sr. co-worker)
Galethea Baham and Family
July 14, 2015
Hattie Sam:
My family and I offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.
All of you will be in our prayers.
Hattie, please know that there in nothing that we will not do to make this time of sorrow easier for you.
curtis elmore
July 14, 2015
On behave of the Deacon Ministry we send our deepest condolences to you. Even though we have never met your brother, but we know that he was a great guy because you are a great woman. Be encouraged Sis Hattie and know we are praying for your family. Stand strong and we love you.
The Celebration Ministry TCOL
July 14, 2015
The Celebration Ministry of the City of Love send condolences to the Harrell family and our beloved sister Hattie Sam. Rest in knowing that your brother was a giant of a man who left a legacy of service to his country and family. We know you are proud of him. Stay strong and continue to trust God.
Andrea Green Jefferson
July 13, 2015
Dearest Hattie,
What a wonderful brother you had! I know how much you loved him, and how much he loved. Take joy in knowing that he lived a life worth rejoicing about, and The Father is proud of Major General Ernest J. Harrell. Love to you and your family.
Andrea Green Jefferson and family.
Carol Righteous
July 13, 2015
My sincerest heartfelt condolences and sympathy are extended to the Harrell family; to the wife, offspring, and sisters of the most distinguished General Ernest Harrell;especially to Ms. Hattie Sam, with whom I have worked so closely for many years, I am so sorry for your loss and sincerely pray that the long-lasting, happy memories that you share of your husband, father, and brother give you comfort and healing, and that inevitably, smiles and warm reflections, and even joy will replace the sorrow that you share right now.
Carol Righteous
July 13, 2015
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy are extended to the Harrell family; to the wife and offspring of the very distinguished General Ernest Harrell, as well as his surviving sisters, especially to Ms. Hattie Sam with whom I have worked so closely for many years, I am so sorry for your loss, and pray that the long-lasting happy memories that you share of your beloved husband, father, and brother give you comfort and healing, and that inevitably, thoughts so painful now will eventually be replaced with smiles and warm reflections.
Emma Howard Paul
July 13, 2015
To my sister Hattie Sam and family, my ove and prayers go out to you'll as you experience the homegoing of a love one. I met Ernest and several occasion and found out what a distinguish gentlemen he was. Just as you loved him, he
Also loved his family dearly. I know he received many honors but it not like the honors that he has received from God. I know he will be truly missed. Being your only brother, he was the apple of your eye. I am praying with and for you'll. Love always.
Emma Howard Paul
July 12, 2015
Dear sister Hattie and family, my deepest condolence goes to you in the homecoming of your beloved brother. I know how much you loved and adorned your only brother and he likewised adorned his family. I met Ernest on several occasions and decovered that he was a man of distinction. Yet with all the honors he received, Ernest remained humble. I know that he is greatly missed but his military days are over. He is now enlisted in the army of God. My prayers and love is with you'll.
Your Sister, Hattie Stene
July 12, 2015
Ernest James, you have been an excellent example of a brother. I am blessed to have had you in my life.
I have peace knowing that you are resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Love you and miss you.
July 12, 2015
Momma Hattie and family know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You are in my Prayers. Remember to hold on to your memories. Love you Mona Reddick
Lester Love
July 12, 2015
The City of Love is standing in prayer with Hattie Sam and the entire family.
Albert Sam
July 12, 2015
Love and miss you Uncle. You've meant much to many.
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