Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Harrell to show support. Ways to honor Jimmy Harrell's life and legacy. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He went to be with Jesus on Monday April 6, 2009. He had battled cancer for a year. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. He had battled cancer for a year. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. // ]]>. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Harrell was never charged. Music will be provided by Sandy White, and Brian Capps. I cant plead guilty and say I did something I didnt do.. The government ended up not charging Harrell with any crime. The pay cut he accepted created enough cap space to sign his former teammates and friends, P.J. It also led to w, Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling . The Deepwater Horizon oil rig burns April 21, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico more than 50 miles southeast of Venice. Jimmy Harrell, a supervisor on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, has died at age 65. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. The judge also ruled that Transocean and Halliburton, which was tasked with sealing the well, were partially to blame. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Jimmy's Obituary. Harrell, who worked for rig owner Transocean, died Monday, according to Wolf Funeral Home in Morton, Mississippi. The explosion and loss of his employees and friends and the inferno that subsequently sunk the rig took a massive toll on his psyche, it said. James Harrell. Jimmy Harrell September 11, 1955 - May 10, 2021 (65 years old) Morton, Mississippi Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Jimmy Harrell Obituary We are sad to announce that on May 10, 2021, at the age of 65, Jimmy Harrell (Morton, Mississippi) passed away. He was one of three sons and one daughter born to the Wade . Harrell was a key Transocean supervisor on the rig leased by BP. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. MORTON, Miss. He went peacefully, surrounded by. He is survived by: His wife, Judy Harrell of the home. Jamie was an avid sports fan and especially loved to cheer on his Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. (AP) Jimmy Harrell, a supervisor on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, has died at age 65. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY DAVID LEE-- From left, the characters Stephen Curtis (played by Jason Pine), Jimmy Harrell (Kurt Russell), Donald Clark (Ronald Weaver) and Jason Anderson (Ethan Suplee) are shown in the "Deepwater Horizon" film. //