Reginald K. Jarrell, age 82, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Spring Meadows Healthcare Center.

Reginald was born April 21, 1934, in Fredonia, TN to the late Dancy Jarrell and Grace Ransdell Jarrell.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Boyd Jarrell and their children, Pete (Carol) Shearron and Sherrie Shearron (Bobby) Burns; three grandchildren, Miles Shearron of Atlanta, GA, Amanda Davenport, and Katherine Davenport; two great granddaughters, Aurelia Sullivan and Adelina Sullivan; four siblings, Carlyle Jarrell of Hendersonville, TN, Grace Ransdell (Donald) Davidson, Larry (Cary) Jarrell, and Phillip (Janet) Jarrell; and several nieces and nephews.

Reginald served as an MP in the military in Germany, in the late 1950s and was honorably discharged.

Mr. Jarrell was employed by Acme Boot Companyfor 31 years and retired in 1991 as Vice President of Sales for the Western Division. He continued working over the years in several family businesses until retiring again in 2014.

He was an active member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 2:00 PM, at the Jarrell Cemetery, with Pastor John Richardson, of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be Friday, February 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Reginald's nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of the Acme Boot Company.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to AseraCare Hospice and Spring Meadows Healthcare Center for their care and kindness during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Mt. Herman Baptist Church, 2204 Jarrell Ridge Road, Clarksville, TN 37043.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.

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