Mr. James Allen Harrell

Mr. James Allen Harrell, age 64, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Harrell was born on August 26, 1960, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Billy Dees Harrell, Sr. and Sara Caldwell Harrell.

Jamie Harrell, who left us on Sunday afternoon due to a massive heart attack. Jamie lived a fulfilling life spanning 64 years, notably dedicating 20 years to the Army. Before retiring from the United States Army his service took him around the globe, with deployments to Korea twice and Germany. His athleticism was evident through his involvement in the diving team, as well as his passion for biking and racquetball.

Through his career, Jamie was awarded numerous honors, including the Good Conduct Medal, and he was instrumental in drafting and publishing MELIOS. His unwavering commitment to excellence earned him the respect and admiration of both subordinates and peers, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Army. As an exceptional recruiter, he garnered several accolades during his tenure. He was of the Baptist faith and was adventurous; he went to the Amazon River on a mission trip with Hardin Baptist, which was a great eye opener for him and a blessing. Jamie embraced life with a sense of humor that often included making silly noises and playful tricks. He had a special connection with his family and was a nurturing father and grandfather, igniting the imagination of his loved ones. His favorite pastime involved creeking, collecting unique rocks, each rock had its own story and believe me he would tell you about each and every one.

He will be dearly missed, and as he once said, “It’s not them dying, it’s us living.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Jackson James Allen Cooley; as well as one nephew, Joey Butterworth, Jr.

Survivors include two sons, Remington Harrell (Tiffany) of Murray, Kentucky and James Treaven Harrell (Rosilyn) of Calvert City, Kentucky; two daughters, Chloie Harrell Desimone (Jonathan) of Hinesville, Georgia and Tera Harrell of Hinesville, Georgia; one stepdaughter, Megan Ware Carter (Austin) of Murray, Kentucky; one sister, Nina Butterworth (Joey Sr.) of Murray, Kentucky; one brother, Billy Dees Harrell, Jr. of Murray, Kentucky; as well as eight grandchildren, Gavin Harrell, Summer Harrell, Casen Desimone, Sara Harrell, Cutler Desimone, Marley Moore, Nico Mathis, and Tucker Cooley.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Ricky Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com