Elwyn "Tubby" Seawell

No one knows the man called Elwyn R. Seawell.  Those who have been touched by his humor, intelligence, compassion, and loyalty know this man as Tubby. Tubby has been an active volunteer at Crisis Control Ministry, one of HandsOn's Supporting Organizations, since 1986.  When asked how he first came to CCM, he says that Stimp Hawkins, former Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, INSISTED that he come.  He came and has been there ever since.  He has served as an interviewer and lead, public speaker, and ministry advocate.  Tubby is always willing to share information about the ministry. He is often called upon to assist staff at different volunteer fairs and events.  Tubby is a moving speaker.  It is obvious how much he loves the ministry and the ways CCM helps those in our community.

Cynthia Fearrington, Director of Client Services writes, “Tubby Seawell is always willing to do whatever is needed to help the ministry run smoothly.  He has done everything from public speaking to delivering food and medicine to snowed in clients.  He seems to have a sixth sense for knowing when we are short of volunteers and just roars in with a booming voice declaring, ‘Never fear! Tubby’s here!’  Anyone who spends any time at all around Tubby will most likely be treated to a poetry recitation.  He can recite more poems than most of us have ever read.  Tubby loves people (especially children) but hates meetings.  One of his favorite quotes from a former coworker is, ‘Half the time spent in meetings is wasted.  I’m just not sure which half’.”

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