Marvin R. Pell

Mr. Marvin R. Pell, age 90, of Athens, passed away Thursday morning, July 30, 2015, at a local healthcare facility. Born in Fyfee, Alabama, he had lived the majority of his life in Tennessee. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in the First Infantry Division commonly known as the "Big Red One" during World War II and being combat wounded fighting in the European theatre. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He along with his wife owned and operated the Athens Shoe Repair store for more than 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Tennie Ross Pell; wife Nina Pell; grandson Michael Pell; great-grandson Max Pell; and brothers, Hoyt, Willard and Oran Pell. He is survived by daughter, Donna McCollister and husband Jack of Athens; son, Steven Pell and wife Betsy of Athens; grandchildren, Hannah Teage, Lauren McCollister ,A.J. McCollister, David Pell and wife Karen; great-grandchildren, Haley, Alex, and Lucas Pell, Tabitha Brown and husband Nick, and Clint Goins. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Military honors and a white dove release ceremony will conclude the services. The family will receive friends from 11-1p.m. on Saturday prior to the funeral service. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Pell's memory to the Coordinated Charities of Athens. We invite you to visit the guestbook of Mr. Marvin Pell and send a message of comfort.