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Allen Harrell Obituary

Allen Lamar Harrell, Jr. COWPENS, SC - Allen Lamar "Big Al" Harrell Jr., 53, of Cowpens, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born August 21, 1959, in Statesville, NC, and reared in Charleston, SC, he was the son of Dr. Allen Lamar Harrell Sr. and Mary Bolchoz Harrell of Charleston, SC. Mr. Harrell attended Catholic schools in Charleston, joined the U. S. Army, and was the owner/operator of Asphalt Maintenance and Sales. He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Lisa Jones Harrell; sons, Matthew Allen Harrell (Kyleigh) and Christopher Lamar Harrell (Autumn Denyse), all of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Christina Harrell Sutherland (James Thomas Sr.) of Spartanburg; six grandchildren, Jameson Ryker Harrell, Christopher Noah Sullivan Harrell, Easlyn Levi Scott Harrell, Jacob Henry Knox Harrell, Graham Allen Sutherland, and Thaddeus James Sutherland; sisters, Allyson H. Moring (Danny) of Charleston, SC, Erin H. Carter (Jim) of Statesville, NC, Julianne H. Khoury (George), Lori H. Barabas (David), and Kathryn H. Dabney (Frank), all of Charleston, SC; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11:00-12:30 PM Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Daniel Blackwell and the Rev. Preston Edmonds. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013.

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Mary & Larry Boudolf

January 5, 2013

Alan and Mary So sorry to hear about Alan Jr's passing. You and family are in our prayers.

Missy Settle

January 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 4, 2013

Allen and Mary, I am unable to be with you at this time of sorrow due to bad health. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Much love,
Doris Lloyd

January 4, 2013

Lisa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. We will be remembering you in our prayers. Butch and Vickie Clobes

Sallie Bendt

January 4, 2013

My prayers and condolences are with Al's family. May choirs of angels greet him and lead him to paradise. Fondly, Sallie Bendt (friend of Allyson, Lori, and Kathryn)

Bobby Linker

January 4, 2013

To the Harrell family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.I have fond memories of growing up with Al in the crescent.Peace be with you.

Linda Smith

January 4, 2013

I would like to tell the family how sorry I am to hear about Allen's passing. Even though we had not seen each other in awhile I will always consider you all as a part of my family. Your family helped raise my boys and they loved being at your home with your family! We love you guys and are praying for you all! Linda Smith, Justin & Landon Connor

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