Mr. Harold Edward Luallen, age 94, of Winfield passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mr. Luallen was born on November 17, 1928 in Eldridge, Alabama to Claude W. and Ethel Rutledge Luallen. He was a 1937 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Mr. Luallen served in the United States Navy for 22 years. He served and fought for his country during in the Korean War and earned the rank of YNC (E7). During his Naval tenure, Mr. Luallen served on many stations and vessels, some of which include: NTC of San Diego, CA, Staff Commander of Fleet Air Wing One and Naval Barracks in Agana, Guam, the Naval Recruiting Station in St. Louis, MO, the Naval Station in Washington D.C., the USS Pandemus (ARL-18), Staff Commander for Naval Forces in the Philippines, Staff Commander of Naval Forces in Far East, Staff Commander for Carrier Division Five, Staff Commander for Mine Forces in Atlantic Fleet, and Staff Commander for Mine Division Eighty-Two and Division Four. YNC Luallen earned many medals and awards during his career; he received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal with 2 stars, United Nations Service Medal, and the National defense Service Medal. Chief Yeoman Luallen served as a member of the Logistics Directorate, Joint Staff, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and received the Meritorious Service Medal while serving there, he also served in The Pentagon for two years, as a JAG clerk and a Closed Microphone Court Reporter for the Navy.

Mr. Luallen is survived by his sisters, Shirley Aldridge and Rebecca Harrison (Larry), stepdaughter, Paulette Strickland (Willie), special niece, Debbie Pridmore (Mike) and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Brouder Luallen, sisters, Carrie Lou Luallen, Leslie Luallen, Claudell Duke, stepchildren, Paul Brouder, Rolland Brouder and Joyce Brouder. A private family service will be held at a later date.