Eugene Robinson Murrell

Eugene Robinson Murrell, age 94, of Newport, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville. He was a Christian and attended English Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Cora Murrell, brothers, Carl, Ray and J. D., sisters, Grady Noris, Belle Butler, Swannie Breeden.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Madaline Templin Murrell; sisters-in-law: Polly Murrell, Johnny Wilson, Joyce Rolen, brother-in-law, Bill Templin, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews, all who were very special to him and a host of friends. Read the rest of this entry »