Alva Harrell Obituary
Al was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of Prior Tipton Harrell and Ella Farmer Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Von and Samuel sister, Dorothy.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War.
Al went to college in Bowling Green, Kentucky, receiving a degree in accounting and soon thereafter became a CPA. For much of his working career, he was a partner with the accounting firm Peat Marwick and Mitchell in Nashville, during which time he spent three years in Japan. Later his career took him to Chattanooga and finally Murfreesboro. After retiring, he and Delores moved to Gainesville, Georgia.
Al was a devout Christian and an active member of First Baptist Church and the Seekers Sunday school class. He was a very generous person, often choosing to give anonymously. He loved his family dearly, and cherished holiday and birthday family gatherings of fun, fellowship and food. During basketball season, one could usually find Al watching his beloved Kentucky Wildcats.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Delores Harrell, Gainesville; brother, Joe Harrell and Judy; sister, June Murphy and Paul, all of Morristown; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and John Williams, Gainesville; 12 nieces and nephews, including Jeff Williams and Leslie and Carl Williams and Tara, all of Gainesville; and Cathy Tomlinson of Suwanee, Georgia.
A celebration of Al's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28 in the chapel of First Baptist Church on Green Street. Graveside services will be held at Alta Vista Cemetery. Dr. Bill Coates will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Good News at Noon ministry or First Baptist Church music wing building fund or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, Georgia.
This obituary was originally published in the Citizen Tribune.
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John Marlin
August 28, 2015
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