Wendell McMurrain

LAFAYETTE — Wendell Garnett McMurrain, 75, of LaFayette passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked in sales most of his life. Wendell enjoyed writing and had written a book on child abuse prevention titled “We Can”. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Snider Williams. Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Sharon McMurrain; sons, Wendell McMurrain Jr., Wade McMurrain, and Wyatt McMurrain; grandchildren, Richard D. Williams, Chris Dowda, and Kristen Pevehouse; great grandchildren, Lane Williams, Christopher Dowda, Anna Dowda, Kaylee Waters, and Grace Pevehouse; niece, Melissa Liebe, along with other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.