John Allen Harwell, Sr., age 92 of Hermitage, TN passed May 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Harwell. He is survived by his son, John Allen Harwell, Jr (Cheryl); granddaughter, Crystal Taylor (Matthew); grandson, Hunter Harwell; Special Friend, Ginger Turner; Close Friend, Lacie Johnson.
John was a member of Two Rivers Baptist Church. During his life, John co-owned Harwell Motor Company as well as Baker Harwell Realty Company. He also was a professional photographer for 30 years.
John enjoyed tennis and softball, coaching several youth teams throughout the years. He was a member of the Lions Club and a Board Member for the YMCA. He also owned and showed Tennessee Walking Horses.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN with Bro. Sam Mallory officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Serving as active pallbearers will be Hunter Harwell, Matthew Taylor, Jason Pharris, David Kincaid, Larry Lovelace, Lundyn Johnson and Tim Harper. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie McDonald, Howard Williamson, Darden Davis, Bill Pharris, Tommy Elder, Jim Hathcock and Ken Speakman.
Visitation with the family will be 4:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday and 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to Morning Star-AGAPE, 4555 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN 37204.