James Porter Jarrell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Porter Jarrell of Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on October 28, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Porter Jarrell to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid James farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Cain Jarrell; and his sons, Mark (Janice) and David (Erin). He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home (1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Third Presbyterian Church, 617 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233 or to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice at One Chase Corporate Dr. Suite 21OB, Hoover, AL 35244.
