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 NACAR, 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.

Announcement courtesy of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668)