August 8, 1976 to March 25, 2023

Gerald “JR” Allen Harrell Jr. passed away at home on March 25, 2023. He was born to Margarett and Gerald “Jerry” Allen Harrell Sr. on Aug. 8, 1976, in Vernal, Utah, where he was the fifth of eight children. JR was a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member. He loved heading up the mountains with his family to go camping or fishing, finding pretty rocks, throwing knives, and watching movies, WWE, or especially football, with his favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed jamming to some classic rock or cruising down the road. He was full of compassion, and though he had little to offer, he’d offer it all to ensure everyone was taken care of, even if it was just a big hug and the right words that would put a smile on your face and tears in your eyes. His love stretched far, starting first and foremost with his family, to friends and even reaching strangers. Those touched by his selflessness knew how much of a big softie he was and how pure his kind heart was.

We will always love and miss you until we meet again.

JR is survived and missed by his daughter, Tashia Harrell; his mother, Margarett Harrell; brothers, Wayne Nichols, Rick Nichols and Ritchie Harrell; sisters; Jackie Baggs, Cindy Nash and Katricia Harrell; his kiddos, Sarriannha, Gerald, Billy, Dalton and Jessica; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Harrell; and brother, Troy Harrell. A Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the mortuary, under the Direction of Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.