James Wesley Murrell, age 72, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home. He was born October 28, 1953, in Homerville, GA, the son of the late Earnest Wesley and Edna O. Murrell.
James was a skilled tradesman and retired from Henderson State University Maintenance Dept. He was a member of Third Street Baptist Church. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking in his free time.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Thelma Jean Murrell.
Survivors are two sons, James Monroe Murrell of Arkadelphia and Jason Allen Murrell (Chelsea) of Arkadelphia, one granddaughter, Ashlyn Murrell of Hamburg, and one niece, Autumn Ashley.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 19, 2026, at Welch Funeral Home with Robbie Ledford officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Richwoods Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Clark County Humane Society, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.