E.V. Harwell, 87, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born October 27, 1920 in Scott Hill, TN to Rufus and Delia (Gilbert) Harwell. He was united in marriage on June 2, 1958 in Norman, OK to Dora Bowman.

E.V. was employed with the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot in McAlester during WWII and then with Tinker AFB for 33 years in the Quality Inspection Branch, retiring in 1978. He attended South Walker Church of Christ and was a 32nd degree Mason since 1945. E.V. loved baseball and spending time with his family at Lake Eufaula. He never had an idle moment that was not spent working on some project, welding or tinkering around the house. He enjoyed cars and was proud of the 57 cars he had owned in his lifetime. He will be missed by all that he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Dora of the home; daughter, Carolyne Teeter and husband Arden of Norman; sons, Steve Harwell and wife Diana of OKC and Tom Russell and wife Audrey of Moore; and three grandchildren, Mark Teeter , Chase Harwell and Kimberly Harwell. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Billie Katherine in 1955; his daughter, Linda Lou; three brothers; five sisters; and one granddaughter. Memorials may be made to the South Walker Church of Christ Missions, 5217 S. Walker, OKC, OK 73109. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens.
 

Dora L. (Bowman) Harwell was born March 1, 1926 to Thomas Earl and Hattie (Whitaker) Bowman. She passed away May 2, 2009 at the age of 83. Dora married E.V. Harwell June 2, 1958.

She retired from Tinker AFB in 1982 with 34 years of service.

She was a member of the South Walker Church of Christ. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Dora faced many health issues before and after her stroke, but she never complained. Mom lived a life of dignity and grace. She loved gospel and country music, sports, but most of all time spent with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband E.V. of 49 years; her beloved granddaughter, Amy Russell; sister, Mae Hollis and brother, Thomas Bowman. She is survived by sons, Tom Russell and wife Audrey, Steve Harwell and wife Diana; daughter, Carolyne Teeter and husband Arden; three grandchildren: Mark Teeter , Chase Harwell, Kim Steele; and one great grandchild, Jillian Harwell.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens.