Walter Edward Burrell,Jr.

Each one reaches Heaven by climbing their own particular stairway”. On Thursday morning, October 9, 2014, our loved one, Walter Edward Burrell, Jr. better known as “Son,” slipped into Heaven’s door. We remain in shock and pain as we did not have time to say “goodbye” nor to let him know how much he meant to us. We do know however, that God’s timetable is often different from ours. And so it is with undying love and grief we recognize that our loss is Heaven’s gain, for you have truly accessed Heaven, climbing your own stairway. Walter Edward Burrell, Jr., was born on March 20, 1937 to the late Walter Edward Burrell, Sr., and Carrie Lou Street Burrell. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Sandford Burrell and sister, Doris Gardner. Walter attended Cumberland Elementary and Marvin High School where he proudly received his diploma in later years. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. Walter received an honorable discharge in 1968 as a Sergeant. He was employed by Philip Morris Corporation for a period of twenty-three years and retired in 1994. He was a big fan of sports and western movies. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Rebecca Burrell; four caring sons, Keith Hope, Warren, Brian (Stephanie) and Philip (Juliana) Burrell; ten grandchildren, Marquis, Shaquana, Dominique, Jada, Warren, Jakob, Brandon, Justin, Kayla, Raul; one great-granddaughter, A’Sharia; one great-grandson, Jazier; god-son, Shawn Allen, Jr.; five sisters, Josephine Brooks, Evelyn (Edward) Funn, Essie (Howard) Cary, Brenda Wilder and Dianne Pollard; three brothers, Alfred (Jane), David (Joan) and Robert (Adrienne) Burrell; sister-in-law, Phyllis Burrell; three aunts, Fannie Smith, Dulcenia Burrell and Marcella Braxton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends who loved him; one devoted cousin, Thelma Braxton and devoted friends, George and Mary Spiggle. He was a devoted husband and father, a job from which he never retired. He loved his family and was our hero and protector who brought wisdom and humor to any situation. He enjoyed life and always left you laughing or with a smile on your face.

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Walter Edward Burrell,Jr.

March 20, 1937 - October 9, 2014