Larry Harwell, a longtime legislative aide to former State Representative Annette Polly Williams for more than 20 years, died suddenly this week of a heart attack.
Harwell is best known for his community involvement with the Model Cities program, School Choice and his input into having individuals from the community serve on the Social Development Commission Board.
Funeral services will be held for Harwell on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Pitts Mortuary, 2011 W. Capitol Drive with viewing at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Larry is survived by 9 children: Veronica Chambers, Nina Harwell, Alicia Harwell, Larry Harwell, Jr., John Harwell, Sylvia Harwell, Catina Harwell-Young, Nekia Harwell, and Tomekia Harwell; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his surviving brother and sisters.