Clark Funeral Home Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Harold T. Echols, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born on March 6, 1950, in Atlanta, GA , and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lillian Clay Echols; and his wife of 30 years, Becky Strickland Echols. Mr. Echols was a lifelong resident of Paulding County where he was a local elected official and businessman. After retiring from a thirty year career with AT&T Corporation and twenty five years with the United States Air Force Reserves, Hal was elected in 1998 as a County Commissioner in Paulding County and currently served as Chairman pro tempore of the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Echols was a founding board member of the First National Bank West Metro and currently served on the Board of Directors of First Choice Community Bank in Dallas. He also served on the Association of County Commissioner’s Board of Workers Compensation. Mr. Echols was a devoted father, friend to his community and a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Matt Echols & his wife, Abby of Atlanta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Katie Harrison & her husband, Trae of Smyrna, GA; sister, Pam Echols of Hiram, GA; grandson, Henry Lumpkin Echols of Atlanta, GA; and cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 4:00pm, from Poplar Springs Baptist Church , with Dr. Tim Walker and Dr. Gil Watson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Becky Strickland Echols Memorial Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 2004, Hiram, GA 30141. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. Link to post Share on other sites
apdsgt606marc Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers for the family and friends..May he Rest in Peace Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 RIP Hal - you added so much to this community and we will so miss your bright shining face! You will always be one of Paulding County's favortie sons. Prayers to Matt and Katie and all the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Gaileespaz Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers for the family. Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoMom Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Munky Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 may he RIP Link to post Share on other sites
Med464rescue Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers for all involved. Link to post Share on other sites
dthigpen259 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prayers for the family Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 This Breaks my heart, prayers for this family! Link to post Share on other sites
michelay1000 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 May he R.I.P. Many prayers for all of his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Theislandtan Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Our thoughts are with the Family and Friends. Link to post Share on other sites
buttercup63 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 My prayers are with the family. Mr. Echols was a great asset to Paulding county. He will be greatly missed. Link to post Share on other sites
nae1060 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 What a wonderful but tragic life for Hal. My prayers are with his family. I thought he had remarried? Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 What a wonderful but tragic life for Hal. My prayers are with his family. I thought he had remarried? I think he was engaged and getting married soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Bradybunchmom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 May God encompass this family with peace and abounding love in this tragic time. Link to post Share on other sites
HaydensMama247 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Prayers for the family! Link to post Share on other sites
Bigun3026 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 RIP, Hal. Prayers sent for Matt, Katie, Pam and the families. Link to post Share on other sites
kgragg Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Many prayers and thoughts for this family. May God be with you during this tragic time. Link to post Share on other sites
penguin Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 So sorry for the loss to family, friends and commuinty, you are in my prayers. Martha Carver, aka penguin Link to post Share on other sites
nogo Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 RIP prayers said for family Link to post Share on other sites
armymom Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 RIP Mr. Echols. Prayers for his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
chellewilliams Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) R. I. P. Hal & Becky Edited February 3, 2008 by tacobell Link to post Share on other sites
SeaShell Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Matt, Katie, Pam and all the family, we are praying for you all and pray that God will give you his Grace, Comfort, Peace and Strength today, tomorrow, and all the days to come. We love you. Lisa and Don Link to post Share on other sites
wedn03 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 RIP...Prayers said for Hal's family Link to post Share on other sites
Globecky Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Harold T. Echols, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born on March 6, 1950, in Atlanta, GA , and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lillian Clay Echols; and his wife of 30 years, Becky Strickland Echols. Mr. Echols was a lifelong resident of Paulding County where he was a local elected official and businessman. After retiring from a thirty year career with AT&T Corporation and twenty five years with the United States Air Force Reserves, Hal was elected in 1998 as a County Commissioner in Paulding County and currently served as Chairman pro tempore of the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Echols was a founding board member of the First National Bank West Metro and currently served on the Board of Directors of First Choice Community Bank in Dallas. He also served on the Association of County Commissioner’s Board of Workers Compensation. Mr. Echols was a devoted father, friend to his community and a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Matt Echols & his wife, Abby of Atlanta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Katie Harrison & her husband, Trae of Smyrna, GA; sister, Pam Echols of Hiram, GA; grandson, Henry Lumpkin Echols of Atlanta, GA; and cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 4:00pm, from Poplar Springs Baptist Church , with Dr. Tim Walker and Dr. Gil Watson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Becky Strickland Echols Memorial Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 2004, Hiram, GA 30141. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. Prayers to all the families involved in this terrible tragedy! Link to post Share on other sites
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