W J Burrell

September 28, 1927 - April 14, 2024

W J Burrell, 96, of Evadale, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.  He was born on September 28, 1927, in Evadale, to Evie Lester Burrell and Walter Burrell.  W J proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.

W J was a native of Buna and work for over thirty-four years of service as Top Operator at Unical, now known as Chevron. He was a good daddy, husband, and neighbor.  W J was an old school man who would give the last dollar in his pocket or the shirt off his back if someone needed it.  Everyone says he was a sweet, loving, respectful man with a great smile.  He liked gardening and raising his horses and cows.  Oh, and he enjoyed family get togethers, especially Christmas.  He was a Christian and a member of Central Baptist Church in Evadale.

Survivors include his daughter, Yolanda Franks of Kountze; sister, Faye Davis of Austin; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and friend, Danny Robinson.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie Lee Burrell; son, Keith Wade Burrell; grandson, Jeffrey Lynn Franks; and sisters, Hazel Anderson, Elaine Reeves, and Maureen Brown.

A gathering of Mr. Burrell’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His interment will follow at Morse Cemetery, Buna.

The family would like to express their gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers.

 

 

 

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
  • 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
  • April 27, 2024
  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
  • 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
  • April 27, 2024
  • 10:00 am

Interment

Morse Cemetery-Buna
  • 2640, County Road 777, Buna, Texas, 77612,
  • April 27, 2024

Comments (3)

    Wilma Lou Mantey says:

    I was saddened to read about W J’s passing. Anyone that knew him couldn’t help but see what a wonderful person he was.
    Deepest sympathies to Yolanda and the rest of the Burrell/Goin family

    LELO WASHINGTON says:

    Thank you Mr Burrell for believing and teaching me about our Naptha Unit. You always taught me to grow a hyde like a walrus. I understand the power of strength in God. I will never forget your kindness towards so many people at Union 76.

    Loretta says:

    Mr. Burrell, was a wonderful gentleman. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. He would bring me food when he would come get his truck serviced. It was a pleasure to know him.
    He will be missed

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