Claude R. "Bo" Jarrell, 76, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Gulfport, MS, he had been a Hampton resident since 1969. He was very proud of his Mississippi roots. Bo owned his own construction business.  He was a man known for his resilience and one of ingenuity, always finding a way to conquer any challenge with which he was faced. He was always glad to jump in and help his family and friends in a time of need. He was a jack of all trades, there was nothing he couldn't figure out or do. He enjoyed bird watching, sunshine and warm days and was a NASCAR fan, Dale Earnhardt had been his favorite driver.

Bo was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda Kaye Jarrell, his parents, Claude Amos and Gussie D. Jarrell, his brother, Claude "Buster" Jarrell, and two sisters, Jeanne Warden and Joann Spooner, and his father-in-law, James "Shakey" Rowe.

Survivors include his children, Carol Elaine, Randy Jarrell and wife, Melinda, Brandy Kelley and husband, Steven, and Shawn Jarrell; a sister, Frances Freret and husband, Bobby; a brother, Amos Wesley Jarrell; his beloved mother-in-law, Jeanne Rowe; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Kyle, Adam, Timothy, Kenneth, Abigail, and Trip; four great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, "Dodger"; and many, many dear friends.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2024, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home with live stream available by clicking HERE after 1:50 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital by clicking HERE .