James Douglas Harwell, Sr., of Langley, died Feb. 10, 2008, at home after a short battle with cancer.

He was born Nov. 7, 1940, in Lexington, N.C., to Neal and Audrey Harwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, formerly of Langley; and his father-in-law, Glenn Nichols, on Jan. 28, 2008.

He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mary, of Langley; his mother-in-law, Valborg Nichols, of Langley; a daughter Kathryn Cepowski and her husband, Terry, of Freeland; a daughter Jennifer Harwell and her boyfriend, Carlos Bolanos, of Everett; a son James Harwell Jr. and his fiancée, Sarah Buhr, of Tacoma; a sister Lauralee Cooper of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister Georgia Zeutenhorst and her husband, Dennis, of Mesa, Ariz.; and a brother William Harwell and his wife, Donna, of Chehalis. He is also survived by three grandchildren Sarah, Gabrielle and Michael Cepowski; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim owned Jim’s Hardware in Clinton for more than 30 years. He enjoyed running, swimming, and bicycling and was a member of the Island Athletic Club as a charter member. He enjoyed performances at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, reading, going to movies at The Clyde Theatre, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and participating in local activities, such as the Mr. South Whidbey Contest. He was also a past president and member of Kiwanis.

A fund-raising lasagna dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Clinton Progressive Hall.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Assembly of God Church, 5373 Maxwelton Road, Langley.

Memorials can be made to the Jim Harwell Medical Support Fund at any Whidbey Island Bank.