John H. Harwell, Jr., “Johnny”, 84, of Elm Mott, passed away Monday, April 14th, 2014.
Visitation: 6 – 8pm, Wednesday, April 16, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00pm, Thursday, April 17, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Riesel Cemetery.
Johnny was born on July 6, 1929, to Winnie (Campbell) and John H. Harwell, Sr. in Hallsburg, TX. He served his country as a Drill Sergeant for the United States Army during the Korean War. On March 1, 1952, Johnny married his sweetheart, Anita Winkelmann in Colorado Springs, CO, where he was stationed. In 1953, they moved home to Central Texas, and resided in Chalk Bluff, until purchasing a home in Elm Mott in 1959. Johnny worked for General Tire in Waco for 33 years, and retired in 1986. He had a huge passion for Little League Baseball, and was very involved in the sport with family and friends for many years. Johnny was a genuine cowboy. He was a hard working man, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, roping, and riding. He often took trail rides with friends and family throughout the countryside.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Anita Harwell; son, John Earl Harwell; and three sisters, Ruby Beavers, Evelyn Sawyers, and Goldie Strunck.
He is survived by son, Mike Harwell of Elm Mott; two daughters, Cathy Summers, and Barbara DeRoon and husband, Martin, all of Elm Mott; seven grandchildren, Randall Harwell and wife, Erica, Bradley Harwell and wife, Tennille, Chad Austin and wife, Jessica, Krystal Cehand and husband, Cayle, Curtis Austin and wife, Kristen, Sean Prisco and wife, Danielle, and Walker DeRoon; eight great-grandchildren, Chase, Aaron, Jadyn, Molly, Ryan, Callie, Abrianna, Braxton, and a new addition due in October; one brother, Homer and wife, Betty, of Waco; two sisters, Sue Brown and Betty Dorris, both of Waco; brother-in-law, Wilburn Winkelmann; and brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Lorena Jander; as well as many other dear family members and friends.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at https://www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com/obituaries.
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My concolences to family and friends. A full life with many blessings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Family of Calvin Adams, Genl Tire ’45-’83:
Donna Adams Zemanek
Janet Adams Slaughter
Mr. Winkelmann, Darlene, Karen and family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers and always in our hearts.
Our love,
Donna and Janet
Curtis, Chad and families:
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Condolences,
Johnny Harwell was a sweet man and will be missed by many. I pray that God blesses you with wonderful memories and that the love of your family and friends will help ease your sorrow .
Love from the Helleson family,
Shirley Helleson Batson
Cathy, Barbara & Mike & the entire family..
I’m so sorry for your loss…God Bless your family!
Krystal, I’m sorry for your loss, he was a good man. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Cari and Chris Boen.
Praying the peace of God for you and your family. We love you.
my deepest condolences to his family. i did not know him for that long, but he was a man i always respected. he told you how it was, where you stood and he was a man of his word.
Cathy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for peace and comfort for you all. Let us know if you need anything, even to talk.
DeAnna, Randy, Brittni, Steven, Jessica, Addison and Kyliee
Cathy,
sending our sympathy to the family and hope that God wraps his arms around each of you today an the days to come. please call Dustin or I if you need anything at all. John, was a super sweet man, and his presence will be greatly missed.
God Bless
for the Harwell family – Johnny was an extra – ordinary man.. I loved him, ( well i loved to harass him ) I will miss his smile and his awnry ways .. My prayers are for you guys as you move through this next journey of life.
hugs love and prayers
Robin and Jazzy
To the Harwell Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. you know I am here for you if you need me my friend.
Love you,
Addie
Barbara,
I just heard about your Dad and I am so sorry for your loss. please know that I’m thinking about you. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time and give you the strength and comfort you need to face the days ahead.
Your friend,
Faye
Cathy, Barbara an d Mike,
We are so very sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your families. Johnny was a wonderful man and loved his family so very much.
He will be missed.
God Bless you.
Love,
Sissy, Rene, Jim, Micah and Dejon
Uncle Johnny will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Our hearts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time in their lives.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Feller and Mary Lou
Cathy, Barbara, Mike and family
How sad I was to hear of my dear “Uncle Johnny’s” passing. There are so many wonderful memories I treasure of Aunt Nita, Johnny and the rest of the family getting together for dominos or just getting together for no special reason. He will be missed but I know he is reunited with the love of his life and so many others in heaven. God’s newest angel will watch over you during this time of grief. My love I send to each of you. God’s love will see all of us through during this difficult time.
All of us would us would like to show that our thoughts are with you. We are praying for you all as your hearts heal. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Shirley, Katherine and Stephen Oakes
Barbara, Martin & Hunter,
I’m so sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers always. The Lord is with you & will take care of you. I’m right across the street if you need anything after Martin goes back to work. Take care my friends. Bonnie
Barbara
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ya,
Nate and Zach Mack