James "Jim" Francis Harrell, Sr., 65 of Dowell, MD passed away on April 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1948 in Washington, D. C. to Mattie Magdalene Carey Harrell and the late Francis Elmer Harrell.

Jim graduated from Suitland High School, Suitland, MD. He was employed by R & R Fabricators of Prince Frederick, MD as a truck driver until his retirement in 2012.

Jim is survived by his children, James F. Harrell, Jr. of Lusby, MD; Amanda L. Randall of Great Mills, MD; Krysta R. Harrell of Huntingtown, MD; Heather Neese of North Beach, MD; Lisa Tucker and Jamie Harrell both of Baltimore, MD and fifteen grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Francis Elmer Harrell.

A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 with Dr. Svetlana Papazov officiating. Interment will be private.

The family request memorial contributions to be made in Jim's memory to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. . "Donations are encouraged online at www.calverthospice.org."

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.