Richard Eugene Pell
Richard Eugene Pell passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at the age of 82.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elaine Matthews Pell; daughter, Lisa Pell McDonald; grandchildren, Ellen Pell, Kelsey Hodges and Matthew McDonald; siblings, Kenneth Pell, Leon Pell and Ina Pell Nance. He is preceded in death by his son, John Richard Pell.
Richard was born on March 26,1942, in Dekalb County, Al., to Charles Pell and Zelma Kilgore Pell. Before his death, he was the oldest living sibling of the 16 born into the Pell family.
After 32 years of service as a local driver, Richard retired from Roadway Express. He later worked with the United States Postal Service for 12 years as a motor vehicle operator.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff of Bailey Manor for loving and caring for Richard, as well as the family, during this difficult time.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.
Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, with Rev. John S. Trewhella II officiating. The burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens following the service.
No flowers, please. Instead, please consider a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. A tribute page has been created at https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2875&np=true
Arrangements are entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, www.lanefh.com, 423 877-3524.