Johnny Arnold Sherrell

Johnny Arnold Sherrell obituary

Johnny Arnold Sherrell

Johnny Sherrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 21, 2025.
Johnny Arnold Sherrell, age 76 of Cookeville, TN, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025. Mr. Sherrell was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and was a big fan of the Tennessee Titans and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

He was preceded in death by his parents Oakley Arnold and Lorene Dobbs Sherrell and on granddaughter Faith LeAnne.

His is survived by his wife of 55 years Laura Sue Sherrell of Cookeville, two daughters Julie Erica Allen and husband David of Sparta and Angela Sherrell Barden of Cookeville, Three Grandchildren Erica Suzann Allen, Jon Michael Allen, Kelsey Hickok and husband Josh, great-grandchildren Arya, Madilyn and Lillian Hickok

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com

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