James E. Murrell 1944-2025

By Atascadero News · Thu Oct 02 2025

James E. Murrell, 81, formerly of San Miguel, CA, passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 18, 2025.

Born in Van Nuys, California, on April 23, 1944, to Dora and Bill Murrell, Jim grew up in Atascadero, California, and was a graduate of Mission Prep High School.

After graduation, Jim honorably served his country in the Army. Following his military service, He returned to Atascadero for a brief time before moving to San Miguel. Jim was a pump mechanic in the oil fields, and after that, he was a tradesman. In his free time, he loved to fish, camp with friends, hunt, and play a little golf. Even at home, he would work in the garage, building barbecues and yard art. He also enjoyed building furniture and wooden model cars. His talent and love will be missed.

Jim Murrell is survived by his sister, Jan, and husband, John Simon; brother, Robert, and wife, Terry Murrell; and son, Brian, and wife, Joann Murrell. He also had two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

Services will be held at Kueh-Nicolay Funeral Home at 1703 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA, on October 9, 2025, at 10 pm. Burial will be right after at Atascadero District Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road, Atascadero, CA, on October 9, 2025, at 11:30 am. Reception will be at the Lake Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422.