Ulysses “Sonny” Murrell

2/17/1932 – 6/30/2016

Ulysses Simpson Murrell was the fourth child of Silvarnus and Daisy Murrell, born on February 17, 1932 in Eufaula, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances O. Murrell; daughters: LaRita Murrell, Euvondia Vaughan, Lynnette (Joseph) Watson, Lysses Murrell; grandchildren: Eulyssa, Monte, Laghe, Danielle, Kiev, Elligton, Elanna; a host of great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruby Fernandez, Joyce Johnson; brothers: Arthur, Gerald, Clifford, Johnny Murrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by brothers: Henry and Earl; as well as his parents.

In 1952, at the age of eighteen, Ulysses moved from Eufaula, Oklahoma to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1953, he was drafted to the Army and was discharged one year later. Ulysses married Frances O. Birch on June 19, 1957 and they had 4 beautiful daughters together. He found employment at Wilson Packing Co. and worked there for 25 years until they closed. He then worked at Kellogg’s until 1995, when he retired. Because of his kindness, integrity and great work ethic, he was well respected by his colleagues.

After his newfound love and respect for our Father, Jehovah, he joined his wife and was baptized on July 22, 1972. Up until the time of his death, his love for people moved him to devote his time and energy into teaching others about the Bible. Our memories of Ulysses include his love of watching sports, faithfully having his down time, his daily morning exercise, his endless piddling around the house and patching everything together with duct tape, cooking his trusty red hot and boiled egg, his love of nice cars, his smooth voice, infectious laugh, GQ fashion sense, and most of all he will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, loyalty, and dependability. He was a loving father, brother, Elder, mentor and friend to us all.

Memorial Service 3:00 PM Saturday (7/9/2016) at Kingdom Hall 5465 Fontenelle Blvd Omaha, NE