William “Billy” Murrell, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born April 19, 1935 in Adair County, KY to the late James and Mattie Beard Murrell.
Billy was a member of Columbia Christian Church, serving as a usher for many years and a former deacon at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. He was a farmer and veteran serving in the U. S. Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Brockman.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 64 years: Rita Rucker Murrell
1 daughter: Valerie Adams (Dean) of Columbia, KY
2 sons: Richard Murrell (Garnetta) of Campbellsville, KY; Randal Murrell (Jamie) of Columbia, KY8 grandchildren: Daniel Adams (Ashley), Darren Adams (Lori), Devon Jett (Jimmy), Morgan Larkin (Clay), MaKenzie Murrell, Myles Murrell, Meredith Massengale (Jackson), and Madelyn Boyles (Andrew)
5 great grandchildren: Mason Adams, Lilly Adams, Paisley Adams, Anderson Jett and Ethan Jett
Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Terry White and Bro. John Davis officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Monday from 4:30pm-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Daniel Adams, Darren Adams, Myles Murrell, Jackson Massengale, Andrew Boyles and Clay Larkin
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Columbia Christian Church @ 206 Campbellsville St., Columbia, KY 42728 or Lindsey Wilson College Non-Traditional Student Endowment Fund @ 210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia, KY 42728.
