Jim Harrell

Jim Douglas Harrell, 52, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Farmington, N.M. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with Charles Meyer, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Jeff Raines of the church officiating. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mr. Harrell was born Oct. 9, 1949, in Borger, to Douglas and Mary Lou Harrell. He died in a plane crash in Farmington. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1968. He and his wife were married 33 years and have two sons. He was a lifelong resident of Amarillo and leaves behind countless numbers of friends, many who would claim him as their best friend. He had been a passionate motorcycle rider since his early teens and was a member of Amarillo Harley Owners Group. Nothing gave him more pleasure than taking his Harley on the road with his friends. He was the owner and general manager of Tower Service Co. in Canyon. As president of Amarillo Rifle and Pistol Club, he competed at the national level in benchrest target shooting. He was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Amarillo. He lived a rich and full life, always searching for new things to experience. He enjoyed scuba diving, nature photography, hunting and fishing. He had a contagious laugh and a happy spirit. There was never a friend or stranger in need that he didn't lend a hand to. He was generous and kind-hearted, a most special man, who will be missed by so many. Survivors include his wife, Susan; two sons, James Douglas Harrell and Nathan Ray Harrell, both of Amarillo; his mother and stepfather, Mary and Arvis Stewart of Amarillo; his stepmother, Shirley Harrell; his younger siblings, Byron Harrell of New Orleans, and Bonnie Bennett and Mickie Phipps, both of Austin.