Sam Jarrell

Samuel Raymond Jarrell, 90, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his home. He was born March 14, 1934 in Dudley, Missouri to Wilson Monroe and Emma Cecil Caulley Jarrell. He and Janet "Jan" Alvina Jarrell were married March 27, 1964. Sam retired from the Cape Girardeau Public School system in 1993 after 26 years of service. He was principal of May Greene school when he retired. Sam was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Missouri Guidance Association. Sam had a story, and a poem published in The Counseling Interviewer. He graduated from Dexter High School in Dexter, Missouri in 1952, attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas from 1952-1956, attended Southeast Missouri State University from 1964-1966, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, attended the University of Missouri at Columbia from 1968-1969, where he earned a Master's degree in Education. He held Missouri Certifications for Elementary teacher, Elementary Principal and Counseling. Sam was a member of the National Honor Society and The PHI DELTA KAPPA fraternity. Before teaching Sam worked seven years in road construction and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 513. Sam was a member of the Church of Christ since 1948. As a member of the church, he served as a lay preacher for eight years, taught classes, led singing and performed numerous acts of hospitality for the members and the community. He played several instruments including guitar, banjo mandolin and harmonica. He wrote several songs for the family and shared this music with his children and the children he taught in school. Sam loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of his time hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening, cutting lumber and firewood. He also enjoyed painting rocks. Survivors include his wife, Janet Jarrell of Cape Girardeau; a son, Samuel R. (Cathy) Jarrell II; three daughters, Cheryl Ann (Mark) McAllister, Laura Kay (Jack) Luttrell and Janet Louise (Mike) Cannon; three sisters, Edra Sutton, Emma Bedwell, and Mandi Shaw; four grandchildren, Jacqueline (Chris) McAllister White, Corwin (Erin) Easley, Margot (Jeremy) McAllister Hart, Daniel (Allison) Easley; five great grandchildren, Jacob Easley, Lena Hart, Jocelyn and Liam White, and Oliver Easley. Sam is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wilson Jarrell; sister, Barbara Sutton; and infant sister, Ida Lee Jarrell. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, October 26 at The Church of Christ located at 328 S.West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Memorial contributions may be given to Children's Homes, Inc., Paragould, AR or Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort in Nashville, TN. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Sam Jarrell

March 14, 1934 - October 20, 2024