James Herrell, lovingly known as “JJ”, age 50, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held 6 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Wiley officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

JJ entered this life on February 22, 1974 in Clarksville, TN to the late Freeman Herrell and Phyllis Smith Sanford. He was a skilled mechanic.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Kristy Herrell, and half brother, Shane Johnson.

Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Sanford; step-father, Carl Sanford; brother, Jesse (Caitlin) Knight; daughters, Brianna (Zollie) Rose, and Phoebe (Gage) Mallory. JJ also leaves behind two grandchildren, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040.