Rex Eells, 86, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed from this life to be with His Lord on Aug. 3, 2023. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in chemistry. He worked his entire career with Eastman Chemical.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ulic and Ruth Gray Eell and sister, Wanda Cosper.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Marilyn Graves Eells; adopted daughters, Melissa Claxton (Jeff), Valerie Suzanne Belew; grandsons, Dr. Ryan Claxton (Dr. Samantha), Taylor Andrew Claxton; daughters, Cindy Barrevecchio, Regina Geib, Melody Mattison, and Elizabeth Eells; and sister, Susan Niedergeses.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at Highland Park Baptist Church.

A private burial was held at Mimosa Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg or to Narrow Gate Foundation, P.O. Box 267, Duck River, TN. 38454

Condolences may be sent by way of their website at www.pettusturnbo.com

All arrangements to be handled by Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home.