He was born on June 17,1939 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Ottis and Hazel Vanscoy.

Murrell married Kathleen R. Jennings on May 30, 1968 and she survives along with their daughter Tina (David) McPherson and grandchildren Logan and Daniel. He is also survived by his brothers Williard (Charlotte) Vanscoy and Willis (Brenda) Vanscoy and sisters Lynda Cosner and Irene Vanscoy and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Freda Vanscoy., brother and sister-in law Francis and Juanita Vanscoy, and brother-in-law Luther Allen Cosner and niece Tamela Cosner Elmore.

Murrell attended school in West Virginia and joined the Air Force. Following the military, he worked in Columbus, Ohio and obtained his private pilot's license. He joined Super Foods and worked as a truck driver until his retirement.  He enjoyed sharing his joy of flying with others, listening to country and blue grass music and watching his grandchildren race quarter midget and modified race cars.

Pastor Rob Starnes officiates a funeral service at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 3 at Jennings Farley and Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory, following visitation that begins at 9:00 am. Burial is in the Hunstville Cemetery with military honors following.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Champaign Aviation Museum 1652 N. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078.

Express condolences at www.jenningsfarley,com.