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Venus Joseph Jarrell

Passed 12/26/2025

Obituary For Venus Joseph Jarrell

Venus Jarrell, age 79, of Athens, GA passed December 26, 2025.

Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1931 Old West Broad Street, Athens, GA with interment in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 825 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA 30605.

Survivors include three children: Vanessa (James) Bradford, Cynthia Martin and Adrian (Joselin) Jarrell; six grandchildren, Dominique (Marie) Bradford, Jarvis Bradford, Jamie Bradford, Felicia (James) Fleming, Kylee Jarrell and Aireil Jarrell; six great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

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Michele Hunter sent Sacred Duty Spray for Venus Joseph Jarrell - January 01, 2026

The Hunter Family Janette, Hubert, Michele and Alden

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Jennifer Callaway sent Mixed Spray for Venus Joseph Jarrell - December 30, 2025

Mr. Venus was all smiles and full of joy and laughter. He loved playing music and was such a great guy. I'm very sorry to hear he passed. I enjoyed seeing him around town and will miss him for sure.

Nathan Collins

Rest in my cousin you will be truly missed Dexter Hunter and family

Dexter Hunter

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time πŸ™πŸ½

Gloria Heard

My sincere heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family. Whenever you saw Venus, he always had a smile on his face. He would keep you laughing. He will be missed. Phyllis Booker and Family

Phyllis Booker

I'm sending condolences to the family, Venus was a very good and kind person to everyone. He will be miss.

Mary Moore

I am thankful for all the knowledge, encouragement , and kindness you shared with me over the years. Your music, your laughter, and your spirit will truly be missed.

Brittney Barner

Venus will be sorely missed. He was a friend to all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of selfless service. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. -Rob Y.

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Sylvia Dorsey

I remember Venus when we were children on Magnolia street. He was always practicing on the clarinet. Rest in heavenly peace. May God grant the family peace and understanding.

Mattie Pounds

We are thinking about you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you shared.

Kenneth Jarrell

Condolences to the family. Precious memories of Venus blowing the saxophone. Rest in Peace, my friendπŸ™πŸΌ.

Alberta M. Lay

Veronicia Lee

Sending Love, Hugs, and Prayer to the Family. Mr. Venus will truly truly be missed.

Carol Hawes

Venus was a versatile saxophonist with the MVSU Band. I hope he received my Christmas and Birthday cards before his death. Velma P Smith

Velma Smith

Frances sims

Venus, my classmate and Christian frnd. A kind and thoughtful man, full of the Holy Spirit. He always had a warm word and a contagious laughter when he finished his conversation. At The Mount, he will surely be missed, his spirit filled songs, his powerful prayers, and his musical talent as an experienced saxophonist. We loved Venus, but God loved him bestπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

Bessie H Freeman

My condolences to the family of such an amazing man, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Taylor

Venus truly was Heaven sent, God called him home. RIP, friend, 'til we see each other again.

Denise C.

VANESSA AND FAMILY I WILl MiSS VENUS 😒 GOT MY START IN THE EAST CHOIR RIP!!!

Cheryl Devlin

My prayers for Venus and his family. I was always glad to see him pull up. He was the true embodiment of joyous and free. I'll miss your encouragement my friend. Wes.

Wes Odom

Your father was a wonderful man," "May his memory be a blessing .

Gresham-BrantleyBernetta Brantley

Elizabeth Stroud

Sending my condolences to the family.

Marlon Johnson

My sincere condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed. Such a kind spirit. Helped me a lot with his wise words. Fly high my elder.

Selina. H

Condolences to the family with Prayers. Great Man known 4 decades and each time we cross paths he had words of encouragement, always grateful for that new beginning...and new way of life..

Tony Sims

To the family, Hard to believe, just last Friday we were sitting at a table at the repast of our Magnolia Street Neighbor Mrs.Hill ,talking about his upcoming birthday him turning 79 years old and him traveling when the weather turns warmer in Ohio to visit his uncle,my dad's cousin.I was really saddened to hear the news of Venus passing. We never know the day,time or hour,but it was just said, 'We have to get our house in order. RIP dear cousin. Carolyn Jarrell -Jones,Nichols (Nikki) Jarrell and Jordan

Carolyn Jarrell Jones

Edward. Griffeth

We are going to miss you Venus love you and will miss your praises!! rest in peace my friend and brother.

Frederick jones

I meant Venus many years ago probably in the mid 80s through Friends of Friends. I would see him in some situations off and on but have lost touch in recent years. So sorry to his family and to all that knew him for this loss.

Ms Angela A

Absolutely loved this man as a like minded Brother!!!

Donald Olson

There wasn't a better man than him. So kind and so strong at the same time. His laugh would perk me up. He will be missed and loved.

Bill Davis

The Sincerest of Condolences to Venus' family, those he Loved and those who Loved him!

Robert and Linda Smith

Venus was blessed with the gift of hospitality and was always welcoming whenever I visited Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. My condolences to his family and the church family. With sympathy & prayers, Sarah Hector Johnson, Lansing, MI

Pastor Sarah Johnson

Venus . Always Willing to do whatever it took to carry the message . A bright light always shining . As humble and kind as anyone I have ever known . A friend to everyone . Full of peace and happiness. Always smiling and laughing. He was my friend for a very long time and I loved him . He helped me learn to be a better person. That's what he did for everyone! I will truly miss him . MH

Mike

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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