Herbert Harrell Jr., 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his close family.

Herbert was a talented and hardworking man who could fix just about anything. He was a skilled welder and craftsman who took great pride in working with his hands and creating things from scratch. One of his favorite pastimes was making fishing plugs, a craft he truly enjoyed and took great pride in. His creativity, knowledge, and ability to make or repair almost anything will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, Herbert received numerous awards and accolades throughout the years. He loved spending time outdoors and made countless memories doing what he loved most.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Herbert Harrell Sr., and his son, Marcus Harrell.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Anne Harrell; his sister, Vicki Johnson (Rufus); his children, Barbara Ramsey (Randy), Loren Benson (Paula), Herbert Harrell III, Valerie Goble (Allen), Mika Lay (Jack); his grandchildren, James Ramsey (Breanna), Herbert Harrell IV (Hannah), Hannah Ledbetter (Andy), Kathryn Rickman (Tyler), Parker Harrell (Montgomery), Ayden Harrell (Madison), Isaac Harrell, Isaiah Harrell, Mercy Harrell, Alyssa Tinsley, Zachary Goble, Madison Best (Jordan) and Morgan Baum (Brandon)

He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Mia and Barrett Ramsey, Emrie and EveAnna Rickman, Cora Harrell, Sam Ledbetter, Hadley Best, Jackson Baum, Hudson Harrell, along with many extended family members and loved ones.

Herbert will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. His hardworking hands, generous heart, and talent for creating, fixing, and providing for those he loved will be remembered for generations to come.

The family will have a gathering of friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary in Maynardville.