Hugh Harrell Jr. was born on July 21, 1926 in Hampton, Virginia, USA. He was married to Beah Richards and Pearl Viola Charity. He died on January 14, 2009 in Hampton, Virginia, USA.
He went by name "Hu" Harrell II, and was a fine artist and activist. His art was in many well-known celebrity's homes, and he knew Whoopi Goldberg since she was 19. First Black Studio in Greenwich Village New York City--Called Soul Gallery!.
First wife and mother of his five children, Beautiful Singer Pearl Viola Charity Harrell.