Background
Harwell, Paul Lafayette was born on May 22, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul Lafayette and Winifred (Chandler) Harwell.
Harwell, Paul Lafayette was born on May 22, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Paul Lafayette and Winifred (Chandler) Harwell.
Student, Emory University, Valdosta, 1949-1951; student, Emory University, Atlanta, 1951-1952; AB, Valdosta State University, 1959; postgraduate, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1968.
Pastor in charge, Hall County Circuit United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia, 1951-1953; pastor in charge, Barwick (Georgia) Charge, 1955-1959; pastor in charge, Glenwood Hills United Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia, 1959-1961; pastor in charge, Shurlington United Methodist Church, Macon, 1961-1963; pastor in charge, Garden City (Georgia) United Methodist Church, 1963-1966; teacher, Interdenominational Theological Center, Savannah, Georgia, 1964-1966; pastor in charge, United Methodist Church, various locations, 1966-1980; senior pastor, Jonesboro (Georgia) First United Methodist Church, 1980-1984; senior pastor, Sam Jones United Methodist Church, Cartersville, Georgia, 1984-1985; senior pastor, Thomson (Georgia) First United Methodist Church, 1985-1989; senior pastor, Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, Morrow, Georgia, 1989-1991; senior pastor, Winder (Georgia) First United Methodist Church, since 1991. Member Board Ordained Ministry, N. Georgia Conference, 1980-1988.
Member American Numismatic Association, National History Society, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Greater McDuffie County Ministerial Association (chairman 1989), Rotary (progressive chairman 1988-1989), Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Juanita Vickery (divorced 1975). Children: Paula Ann, Vann, John Michael. Married Sally Wilder, January 12, 1976 (divorced 1989).
Married Mildred Padgett, November 14, 1991.