Wendell Garnett McMurrain, 75, of LaFayette, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked in sales most of his life. Wendell enjoyed writing and had written a book on child abuse prevention titled “We Can”.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Snider Williams.
Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Sharon McMurrain; sons, Wendell McMurrain Jr., Wade McMurrain, and Wyatt McMurrain; grandchildren, Richard D. Williams, Chris Dowda, and Kristen Pevehouse; great grandchildren, Lane Williams, Christopher Dowda, Anna Dowda, Kaylee Waters, and Grace Pevehouse; niece, Melissa Liebe, along with other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.