Thomas "Tommy" D. Jarrell
September 1, 1947 ~ July 29, 2024
Born in:
Nashville, Tennessee
Resided in:
Nashville/Bellevue, Tennessee
Thomas (Tommy) Jarrell, 76, passed away on July 29, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1947, to Claude and Juanita (Ammons) Jarrell. He was raised in West Nashville.
Tommy served three years in the Army including two years in Vietnam. Tommy was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart. Tommy then went on to serve with the Metro Nashville Police Department for 37 years. Most of his career was spent as a detective assigned to the Burglary section. He primarily was assigned cases in West Nashville. Tommy knew most everyone in West Nashville as well as knowing the area like the back of his hand.
Police work was more than just a job to Tommy. He truly enjoyed serving his community and helping others. It was later learned after he retired, that numerous victims wrote letters to the Police Department praising his hard work on their cases.
An important part in Tommy’s life was when he converted to the Catholic faith.
In his free time Tommy enjoyed the outdoors, especially Edwin Warner Park and Percy Warner Park. He loved running, biking, and later walking the parks with his wife, Sarah. Tommy greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Sarah Bruner; daughter, Marilyn (Pablo Perez); grandchildren, Sofia, Gabriela, and Isabel Perez; and sister, Sherry Dunn.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Star Ewing and the staff at the VA Nashville Hospital, and the staff at the Lodge at Natchez Trace who will be serving as honorary pallbearer’s.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 5101 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209. Burial with Military Honors to follow at Middle TN Veteran’s Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday prior to Mass from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Ann Catholic Church, Gary Sinise Foundation, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Visitation: August 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:15 am
St. Ann Catholic Church
5101 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
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To Dear Sarah and all Tommy’s family we wish to express our sincerest sympathy. We are thinking of you and praying for God’s comfort to bestowed upon each of you at this time of great loss. Tommy was such a nice man. We feel privileged to have known him and were honored to have been able to spend time with him through the years. He will be greatly missed by many of us. Love, William David (BB) and Judy Rowland
Sarah,
I had the privilege to work with Tommy as a detective while in the Burglar Section CID in the 70’s.
One of the most dedicated investigator’s I have ever worked with, yet still compassionate and fair.
We can remember when Tommy went through the RCIA and joined St. Anns Catholic Church with you by his side’ we know he loved you and his family.
Tommy always kept his faith, fought the good fight and finished the race.
He was my friend and will be missed.
Sending Prayers,
Tommy & Cathy Cox
Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Tommy. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face and he was an excellent officer.
Tommy was a good man and a very good detective. He was a pleasure to work with. Everyone had so much respect for Tommy. Sarah, you have my sympathy and my love. We will all miss Tommy.
Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.