Retired pastor James W. “J.W.” Haskell Sr., 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.
A graduate of Toccoa Falls Bible College, he was a longtime pastor in the Lowcountry. He served from 1954-1976 at First Baptist Church of Hardeeville. He served numerous terms as moderator of the Savannah River Baptist Association and served on the General Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. He was ordained at Olar Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include two children, six grandchildren and a great-grandson.