Jesse Milton "Buddy" Harrell

Mr. Jesse "Buddy" Harrell, age 89, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Jesse Milton Harrell, fondly known as "Buddy" and "The Woodman" by family and friends, was born on June 1, 1936, to the late Elm Milton Harrell and Sarah Anna McCullough Harrell in Murfreesboro, TN. He retired from Riches in 1998 as a mixer for many years. After retiring he went into logging, bailing hay and had had his own wood cutting shop at his home for many years before he was unable to continue his work, which he loved doing. He loved watching WWE Wrestling and spening time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Marie Gannon; brothers, Bobby Gene and Tommy Harrell; and his wife of 67 years, Jean Harrell.

Mr. Harrell is survived by daughters, Rebecca Finny (Billy) and Anna Fulton; son, Milton Harrell; grandchildren, Jennifer Knight (Jason), Jessica Wimley; great grandchildren, Zachary Wimley, Amara Todd and Gracie Knight; brothers, Franklin Harrell and Jimmy Harrell; several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00am until 1:00pm with funeral services following at 1:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.

Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harrell family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com