Mr. Jesse "Lyle" Harrell, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Haywood Park Hospital, Brownsville, TN, after an extended illness.
Graveside Funeral Services will be Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Harrell was born and raised in Haywood County, TN, lived and worked in Los Angeles, CA for over 50 years and moved back home to Haywood County in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents: Fannie Kate Dezern and Jesse H. Harrell, a brother: Claude Wade Harrell, and his wife and mother of his children: Marguerite Harrell Silliker. He is survived by two sons: John A. Harrell, Pie Town, NM and James A. Harrell, Toledo, OH; one daughter: Jacqueline L. Harrell, Brownsville, TN, a grandson: James P. Harrell, a great granddaughter: Clara M. Harrell, both of Riverside, CA, and one sister: Marilyn Booth, Brownsville, TN. Memorials may be made to Chestnut Grove Cemetery, c/o Marilyn Sullivan, 925 East College St., Brownsville, TN 38012. Arrangements are under the direction of Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.