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Paul Anthony Harrell Sr.

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Paul Harrell Obituary

Paul Anthony Harrell Sr. 1926- 2006 Go Air Force! Devoted husband of 44 years to his beloved and adored wife Jeanette Harrell; and loving father of Paul Harrell II, David Harrell, Gina Harrell, Margot Harrell, Paula Harrell; and proud grandfather of Paul Harrell III, Joseph Harrell, Tashawna Harrell and Natalia Harrell. Paul was born May 3, 1926 in Idabel, OK, to Chester Harrell and Jerlen Demps, and passed away suddenly April 6 of heart failure at CMPC in San Francisco at the age of 79. Paul graduated from USF with a masters of business administration. He provided outstanding service to the US Air Force for 39 years and retired as a lt. colonel. Paul also served as the administrator of Keys Residential Care Homes for 30 plus years. He was a member of the Golden Gate Breakfast Club since 1974 and of the Reserve Officer's Association of the United States for over 30 years. Visitation will held at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City Tues, April 11, 4pm to 9 pm, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton St. at De Montford Ave, SF, Wednesday April 12. The services will be at 1:30 pm with a viewing at 12:30pm. Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 10, 2006.

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Micaela Graham and family

April 12, 2006

Dear Jean and Family,

We were truly saddened to hear of Paul's passing. We pray that you are able ro hold those treasued memoires very close to your hearts until the end of time.

May God Bless you, always.

Mortimer Jordan & Family

April 12, 2006

In our lifetime we meet people that leaves a positive expression of love and concern and Paul was one of them. Cherish the moments spent with him. He will be sadly missed by all of us.

Deneane Hannon

April 12, 2006

Dear Mrs Harrell, Paula, Margot, Gina, David and Paul:

My thoughts are with you and your family...you defintely have many great memories in a beautiful and happy home to cherish. So sorry for what I am sure is a huge loss...

Cynthia I. Lowe

April 11, 2006

Dear Jean and family,

I am so deeply sorry to learn of Paul's demise, and only pray that the loving arms of the Holy Spirit and the memories of your many years together will comfort you at this difficult time.

Patty Price

April 11, 2006

I served with LtCol Harrell, here at Travis Air Force Base, in the Air Force Reserve with the 349th MAW. He was soft spoken and kind. He treated everyone with respect and his smile was genuine. My sincere sympathy to his loving family. He will be missed.

Samuel Peoples, and Family

April 11, 2006

Dear Family,

We feel deep sadness at your loss. Please accept our condolences with our loving sincerity.

Joann Willin (Cunnane)

April 11, 2006

Dear Mrs. Harrell, Paul, David, Gina, Margot and Paula,

I was so sad to hear of the passing of your husband and father. What a GREAT man he was. You are all in my prayers. We were so lucky to have such wonderful neighbors.

Love,

Joann Willin

Ernest Conner & Family

April 10, 2006

Our thoughts are with you, Jeanette and family. May the faith in your soul carry you through the challenges you are facing.

Kristina Guevel (Leaskou)

April 10, 2006

Dear Friends,



I taught the girls Ballet at Betty May Studio when they were young. I am so very sorry to learn of your dear father's passing. God Bless you all land bring you great peace.

Colleen Mullins

April 10, 2006

Mrs. Harrell, Margot, Paula, Gina, David and Paul--I am so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking about you.

MJ Lithgow

April 10, 2006

Dear Jeanette and Paul,David,Gina,Margot and Paula,

We are so sad to hear this news. Paul was a great neighbor. He was always happy and smiling. We were lucky to have the Harrell's for our next door neighbors all those years! We miss you and think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

M.J., Ewan, Alex and Erin Lithgow

Laurie Willin

April 9, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. The whole Willin family will keep you all in their prayers. We miss Santa Ana!!

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