James Carell

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvinia on November 19, 1960

Departed on May 13, 2015 and resided in Lebanon, Tennessee

James Monroe Carell

Age 54, Born November 19, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died May 13, 2015.

He graduated from Brandon Hall Prep School in 1980. He began working with his family business, CareAll Home Health Care where he remained for more than 30 years. He also had a passion for serving in the drug and alcohol recovery community. Other interests helping others, cooking, grilling, 4-wheeling, collecting hot sauces, travel, vacations in Hawaii, driving his Camaro with the top down, going to eat out, watching WWE, and wrestling with the kids.

His greatest accomplishment was his marriage to Tracie and the birth of his son, Jack. His favorite times were watching him play baseball, driving him to school and enjoying their meaningful conversations. Jack was his world.

He was predeceased by his parents, Eileen and James Carell. He is survived by his wife Tracie and their son Jack Monroe; step mother Janet Carell; brothers Richard Carell (Devi), Michael Carell (Jennifer); sisters Christine Palmer (John), Eily Nicholson (Charles); step-sister Tina McIntosh (Durand), step-brother Jeff Ponchillia, sister-in-law Michelle Marshall,; brother-in-law Mark Holt (Wendy); and Mother and Father-in-law Carolyn and Jack Reece.

Jimmy was loved by his nieces and nephews who enjoyed his outgoing, fun loving spirit; also known for riling them up and sending them home.

Regan, Jake, and Ben Carell, Peyton, Justin, Emilie Carell, Austin Allen, Taylor and Savanah Floyd, Jack, Elizabeth McIntosh. Ashlee Warford, Dalton Ponchillia, Aaron Fazzari, Alexandria and David, Marshall, Nicolas Spicer, Lacey Holt, Gray, Nancy Keen, Carell Palmer, Hunter; and great niece Lilah Palmer.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 12:00, Father Joseph Patrick Breen officiating, at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens and Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, from 4-8 pm.

Active and Honorary Pall bearers are John McFadden, Jeff Ponchillia, Joey and Jeremy Satterfield, Mark Holt, Durand McIntosh, Richard and Michael Carell, Sangtae Chang, David Marshall, Jr., Blake Webster, John Grimes, Billy Shea, Nicholas Spicer.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Discovery Place, 1635 Spencer Mill Road, Burns, TN 37029.