John F. "Jack" Morrell, 88, of Meredosia, IL, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, surrounded by his children at his daughter's home in Chambersburg.

He was born April 1, 1936, in Rushville, the son of Leo Ellsworth and Helen Edith (Beebe) Morrell. Jack married Marjorie Rausch on May 12, 1962, in Jacksonville, and she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Darin (Chris) Morrell of Ripley, Dewey Morrell of Meredosia, Danial (Brittnie) Morrell of Jacksonville; daughter, Deanna (Chris) Morath of Chambersburg; fourteen grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bob Morrell, Beulah Smith, and Dick Morrell; and grandsons, Kyle Johnson and Kenneth Morrell.

Jack retired from Oscar Mayer after twenty years, working as a union meat cutter. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, as well as a lifetime member of Gospel Tabernacle Church in Meredosia. Jack was a genuine person and lived a simple life. He served the Lord, lived his life to the fullest, and loved his family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Memorial donations are suggested to Gospel Tabernacle Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.