James M. Jarrell Jr.'s Obituary
James M. Jarrell, Jr. was called home to join his Lord and Savior and reunite with the Love of His Life Nelda M. Jarrell on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born in Bogalusa, La. on June 2, 1947 to the late James M. and Grace Myers Jarrell.
James was married to the Love of His Life, the late Nelda M. Jarrell, for 42 years and longed to join her since her passing in 2009. He is survived by his sons Derrick Jarrell (Stacey), Jason Jarrell (Daniell); Grandchildren, Alex, Moriah (Kevin), Skylar, James and Grace; brothers, Larry Jarrell, Michael Jarrell (Rose) and sister, Melissa Jarrell Cochran. He will also be missed by many other family and friends.
James served our nation in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart from wounds received in Vietnam. After an Honorable Discharge, he graduated Southeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He had his own Tax Business for many years out of his home. He was a member of Savannah Branch Church of God and served many roles in ministry alongside his wife.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Savannah Branch Church of God,11067 LA-1078, Folsom, LA 70437. Public visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The family will hold services privately at 11:00 AM. Please wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines. Interment will take place at a later date.Thank You to all who helped care for Dad these past years. In place of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Melanoma Research Foundation, www.melanoma.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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