John William Jarrell, 66, died December 26, 2015, at home on his beloved Jarrell Farm. Visitation will be held at McLeighton Funeral Home, Sunday, December 27, from 5-7 p.m. His funeral service will be at Union United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Stalvey and the Rev. Jeremy Alexander officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery.

The pallbearers included Dr. Todd Jarrell, Dr. George Jarrell, Dr. Ben Cheek, Nick Giles, Clint Parker, Stan Jarrell, Larry Wilson, Brandon Bell, Harvey Lemon, Wayne Smith, and Jack McGlaun. Honorary pallbearers included Terry McCants, Bill Doty, Mickey Massey, Dr. Pat Yancey, Charles Miller, Frank Means, Calvin Greer, and Mike Buckner.

Born in Butler, Georgia, June 21, 1949, Mr. Jarrell was the son of Estelle Spinks Jarrell and the late Fred Stanford Jarrell, Sr. A graduate of Taylor County High School and the University of Georgia, he spent his entire life learning to be a good steward of the land and studying the latest in farming technology. Mr. Jarrell managed Timms Creek Plantation, was an acclaimed breeder of registered angus cattle, and was well known and greatly respected in his profession.

For almost three decades, Mr. Jarrell served on the Taylor County Board of Education. He also served on the Taylor County ASCS Board, Georgia Farm Bureau Board, and was a member of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association. He was a lifetime member and leader of Union United Methodist Church and the Howard Charge.

John Jarrell was a friend to all. He exhibited a kind, gentle, generous, and humble spirit and was considerate and patient in all aspects of his life. His values, integrity, loyalty, and devotion to duty were reflected in family, marriage, and daily living. His wisdom and positive outlook influenced and encouraged many. Mr. Jarrell demonstrated his strong faith through service and love for others.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Jarrell is survived by his wife, Nina Payne Jarrell; daughter, Jennifer Jarrell Carpenter and Keith; son, Jay Jarrell and Kim; brother, Fred S. Jarrell, Jr. and Patsy; grandchildren, John Will and Hadley Jarrell and Anna Beth Carpenter; nephew, Stan Jarrell and Stacy; niece, Susanne Jarrell Carter and Jeff; and hosts of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, 376 West Old Wire Road, Butler, GA 31006.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McLeighton Funeral Home of Butler, GA.

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