Mr. James Michael "Mike" Harrell's Obituary
Memorial service for Mr. James Michael “Mike” Harrell, 61, of Calera, will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville. Bro. Gary Wiggins will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at First Baptist Church of Dadeville.
Mr. Harrell passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Lake Martin Community Hospital due to a heart attack. He was born on September 2, 1953 in Ocilla, Georgia to Henry Harrell and Velma Bishop Harrell. He attended First Baptist Church of Dadeville. Mike worked in the credit union industry since 1978 and was the CEO of ACIPCO Federal Credit Union for the past 25 years. He served on the Alabama Credit Union League Board and other credit union movement positions. Mike loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Mike loved “good Spirited” debating, especially in regards to Auburn football.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Daphne Gay Chalker Harrell of Calera; son, Michael Heath Harrell (Hillary), of Deatsville; brother, Kenneth Harrell (Melita), of Daleville; granddaughters, Haven and Hannah Harrell and cherished friends Bob and Jackie Mobley.
He was preceded in death by his son, Henry Adam Harrell and parents.
In lieu of pallbearers the family would like to make special recognition of the following friends; Mike Kitchens, Doug Key, Steve Swofford, Dow Hill, Mitch Konkle, Bob Mobley and to all the ACIPCO Federal Credit Union family.
The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Southeast Credit Union Foundation, 22 Inverness Center Parkway, #200, Birmingham, Al, 35242.
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