Eddie Gerrells

Eddie Gerrells, age 65, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born January 24, 1957 and passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023 peacefully at home. He fought hard to win his battle against leukemia. He was a builder in Georgia and Gatlinburg Tennessee for years. He loved NASCAR, football, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Lamar Gerrells and Bessie Lou Pilgrim; brothers, Billy Gerrells, Ray Gerrells and Dan Gerrells and his son, Travis Chumley.

He is survived by his wife: Cindy Chumley Gerrells;

Daughter: Alicia Hamilton; Sons: James Gerrells, Lamar Gerrells and Nathan Gerrells.

Mother-in-law: Joyce Chumley; Sister-in-law: Sandra Chumley; Sisters: Molly Johnson, Sara Payne, Lillie Ash; Brother: Richard Gerrells. Six Grandsons, 3 Granddaughters and 3 great Grandchildren.

A visitation for Eddie will be held Sunday, January 8 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. at Coffey funeral Home and funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM in the Coffey funeral Home Chapel . A graveside will follow Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Paul Bearers: Isaiah Gerrells, Rowland Gerrells, Eli Gerrells, Chad Ash, Connor Free, and Logan Daniels

Honorary Paul Bearers: Urijah Gerrells and Bill Ayres

Minister: Paul Dean

Singer: Allison Harrison

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Gerrells family.