Ernest James Harrell

Ernest James Ernie Harrell (born October 1936 in Selma, Alabama, died 31 March 2015 in Tucson, Arizona) was the Commanding General of Europe division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Life Ernest James Harrell was the son of William and Arrilla Harrell. Harrell had two sisters and one brother. Harrell was married to Paola Harrell for 53 years and had a son, Ernest III Harrell and a daughter, Jolene (Demetrius) Hamm.

A Memorial Service was held at Omni Tucson National Resort on 2 May 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Ernest James Harrel was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honours on August 18, 2015. At Tuskegee, Harrell states that he initially looked for the least demanding courses and declared himself an interior decorating major. But after his freshman year, and with the help and support from his fraternity brothers from Omega Psi Phi fraternity and Sigma Pi Phi (Boulé), he switched to building construction after realising there were few opportunities in his initial decision. Harrell claims he never regretted his decision. Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Two Meritorious Service Medals Three Vietnam Service Medals