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Clovis Jarrell Obituary

Clovis "Big Shot" Jarrell, a native of Gurley and resident of Ethel, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at his residence. He was 80, US Army Veteran and a Retired Rereeler Operator of Crown Vantage Corporation with 30 years of service. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Clinton, on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. Religious service at New Zion Baptist Church, Gurley on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Sterling Wright. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Underwood Jarrell; daughter, Gwendolyn M. Jarrell; son, Derrick W. Jarrell; sister, Mary F. Hendrix, San Antonio, Tx; brothers, Steve Jarrell of Kenner, La, Charlie Jarrell of Baton Rouge, La and Jesse (Mary) Jarrell of Fayetteville, NC; and numerous grandchildren including one in which he reared, Bria M. Jarrell of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by parents, Ina Green and Steve Jarrell; son, Jerome White; step-daughter, Pamelyn Y. Underwood; three sisters, Lillie Brooks, Lee Audrey George, and Catherine Cannon; and three brothers, Santee Jarrell, Levi Jarrell and Walter Jarrell, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of East Feliciana Industrial Training School.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2013.
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To Ruby and family, I share in the loss of your best friend and loved one. Big Shot was a wonderful friend in high school. Cherish his memories.

Johnnie Mae Quiett-Key

December 1, 2013

Ruby and Family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Cousin Big Shot to forever hold in your hearts.

Cousin Sarah Hayes & Family

November 13, 2013

May God Bless You in this time of sorrow.

Valeska Demesme

November 9, 2013

My prayers are thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. God will see you through.

Angela Scott George

November 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Keller-Robinson & Family

November 8, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Edward & Lula Favron & Family

November 8, 2013

My Prayer are with you Mrs Ruby, Derrick, & Gwen, We love you!

Tammy & Ronald Williams

November 8, 2013

With deepest sympathy

Dexter Spears

November 8, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Inetta Shepard Hamilton

November 7, 2013

Sending our deepest sympathy to my family. I happen to be glancing the Internet and saw this. I was sorry to hear.
Diane Green Anderson and family of Baytown, Texas.

Diane Anderson

November 7, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Utility Operators, Formosa Plastics

November 7, 2013

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