Thomas M. "Tom" Murrell

Thomas M. "Tom" Murrell

Thomas Murrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary - Maynardville on Feb. 15, 2026.
Thomas "Tom" Murrell, Sr.-age 65, of South Knoxville passed away February 13th 2026 at his home. He is preceded in death by wife Robin Murrell and father Blandford Murrell Sr.

Survived by mother Shirley Murrell, siblings Blandford "Skip" Murrell Jr. (Cathryn), Anne Hankins (Hoyle) and Kathryn Zechman; daughter Ashley Earle (Josh) and son Thomas "TJ" Murrell Jr. (Morgan); grandchildren Caden, Riley and Noel; several nieces and nephews; special friends Anna Emory, Frank Ward and his faithful companion Bear Dog.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

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