McMurrain, Wendell Garnett (LaFayette)

  • Sunday, August 19, 2018

Wendell Garnett McMurrain, 75, of LaFayette, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked in sales most of his life. Wendell enjoyed writing and had written a book on child abuse prevention titled “We Can”.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Snider Williams.

Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Sharon McMurrain; sons, Wendell McMurrain Jr., Wade McMurrain, and Wyatt McMurrain; grandchildren, Richard D. Williams, Chris Dowda, and Kristen Pevehouse; great-grandchildren, Lane Williams, Christopher Dowda, Anna Dowda, Kaylee Waters, and Grace Pevehouse; niece, Melissa Liebe, along with other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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