Austin (Andy) Taylor Harrell was born March 1st, 1943, in Mayodan, N.C. to Amos and Nellie Harrell. Andy spent most of adolescent years growing up in Live Oak, FL. He left home at the age of 15 and went to Houston, Texas. He took numerous jobs to survive, including tree cutting services, and driving the Herman Park Railroad near the Houston Zoo. He married Glenda Sue Moerbe in 1961 and had 2 children, Bruce and Shelley Harrell. In 1963 he began an Iron working career that spanned 35 years, traveling all over the United States erecting buildings. After a brief stint in 1969 working with his father and brothers in the concrete business in the Miami Florida area, he returned to Houston. In 1974 he married Earline Thibodaux Hadley and her son Jeffrey Wayne. He remained an iron worker for the next 25 years, erecting some of the most iconic buildings in the Houston area, including the current Lakewood church, formerly the Houston Summit. During his time in Houston, he tremendously enjoyed coaching his children in Little League Baseball and later became a team member on multiple award-winning BBQ cook-off teams. He joined the Freemasons as a perpetual member and served as Worshipful Master of Northshore Masonic Lodge #1353. Additionally, he served as a board member of Woodforest HOA for 10 years. After retiring in 1999 he and Earline moved to Florissant Co., serving as a volunteer dispatcher for the Four Mile Auxiliary fire department. In 2008, Andy and Earline moved closer to his Florida roots and resided in Middleburg, Florida. He once again served as a board member for his HOA (Doctor’s Inlet Reserve) for over 10 years. He joined the Freemasons as a member of Orange Park Lodge #267 while also serving as an officer for the Order of Eastern Star. Anyone that knew Andy was well aware of his unwavering love of country music, western TV, Houston sport teams, and traveling to the casinos.

Andy passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was loved and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his father Amos (1981), brother Leslie (2004), mother Nell (2010), sister Violet (2020), and his beloved spouse of 51 years, Earline (2025). He is survived by his children Bruce Harrell (Kathy), Shelley Harrell-Wissinger (Allen), Jeffrey Hadley (Janeen), sister Bonnie Marshall, brother Loyzell, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

As per his wishes, no services are planned. Anyone wishing to remember Andy should make contribution to their favorite charity.