John Thomas Herrell

FARMINGTON - John Thomas "Tom" Herrell 87, of Farmington, formerly of Imperial, MO died March 15, 2023. Mr. Herrell was an active Carpenter's Union member (retired) until his death. He received his 60 year pin several years ago. Throughout his lifetime he worked as a roofer and owned A & J Herrell Exteriors. He was activated in service with the National Guard during the Berlin Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Tom enjoyed watching baseball, football, and auto racing. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Imperial. Born December 23, 1935, in Kimmswick, MO, he was the son of the late John C. and Amelia C. (Ehlers) Herrell. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Adelaide M. (Grimshaw) Herrell of Farmington; four sons: Alan (Sandra) Herrell of Imperial, Thomas "Tucker" (Paula) Herrell of Cuba, Kenneth (Kate) Herrell of Chesterfield, Charles (Cindy) Herrell of Festus; two daughters: Connie (Rob) Grindel of Farmington and Margaret (Clint) Heath of St. Louis; two brothers: Gene (Pattie) Herrell of Union, Joseph (late Kathryn) Herrell of Imperial; one sister-in-law: Evelyn "Dee" (late Ronald) Herrell of St. Louis plus many brothers and sisters in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by five additional brothers: Melvin (Anna Lee), Norville (Dorothy), Warren (Geraldine), Robert (Eileen), Vernon (Beverly) Herrell; one sister: Fern (Ronald) Bone and many other family members. He is survived by fourteen grandchildren: Eric Grindel, Jami Aubuchon, Joni Coleman, Peter Grindel, Alan "A.J." Herrell, Tyler Herrell, Marc Mastrantuono, Amelia Heath, Chris Herrell, Corey Herrell, Cameron Herrell, Benjamin Herrell, Tess Herrell and Charli Herrell-Vallo. He is survived by twenty-one great grandchildren: Jaylin, Tristin and Jake Grindel, Maximus, Adelaide, Eva, Henry, Violet, Helen, Louis and Bernadette Aubuchon, Alyssa and Dylan Coleman, Alan "Tucker" and Alaina Herrell, Liam and Sylvie Mastrantuono, Brody, Blaine and Brielle Herrell, Gavin Vallo. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m. March 27, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial, MO. Interment will immediately follow the mass. Donations may be made to Sister Christine's Food Pantry or directly to St. Joseph Catholic Church.