John Murrell

John A. "Jay" Murrell III, age 67, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 2, 2016 in Odessa.

Jay was born in Shreveport, LA to John A. Murrell Jr and Lena Murrell on February 25, 1948. He married Paula Luttrell on July 6, 1970. He was employed at Glazer's wholesale distributers from 1971 to 2013 when he retired.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Paula Murrell; son, Todd Murrell; daughter in law, Jamie Murrell of Cedar Park, TX; sister, Mitzy Spano of Arlington, TX; brother, Dick Hogan and wife Cindy of Weatherford, TX as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guest registry at www.sunsetodessa.com.

(At this time there are no services or visitation scheduled per family request.)