Jerry Morrell

Jerry Wayne Morrell, 70, of Northport, formerly of Pell City, Alabama, passed away at Hospice of West Alabama on Friday, April 10, 2020.

A private graveside service will be held under the direction of Magnolia Chapel North, with Richard Bowers and Raymond Stewart officiating, at 11:00 a.m on Monday, at Williamson Cemetery in Northport.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lexie Mae H (Harper) Haynes and his father, Theo Willard Morrell.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Olive Morrell of Northport; daughters, Amanda Graham (Kenneth) of Harvest, Alabama, Janet Wilkerson (Rick) of Northport, and Robin Sims (Kenneth) of Northport; his sisters, Judith Stewart (Raymond) of Cropwell, AL., Joan Ballard of Charlotte, NC, and his brother Jeffery Haynes (Teresa) of Oneonta, AL., brother-in-law; Kenneth Olive (Phyllis) of Tuscaloosa, six grandchildren; Elizabeth, Matthew, and David Graham, and Madelyn, Audrey and Katie Sims; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

He worked at Walmart for thirty years in the Birmingham area as supervisor of the floor maintenance crew. He loved and was loved very much by his family and friends. He was always there when anyone needed him, always willing to lend a helping hand. He also had a sense of humor second to none. He will be missed.

Special thanks to Mrs. Sharon Garner of Tuscaloosa, Forest Manor Nursing Home, Northport Medical Center ICU Nurses, and Hospice of West Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama.