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Alleghany, Virginia
1949 - 2018
James William "Jimmy" Burrell, 68, died Wednesday January 10, 2018, in Hopewell VA after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Burrell was born May 7, 1949, in Greenbrier County, WV, to the late Robert Lee and Ella Elizabeth Henson Burrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Lee Burrell and a brother-in-law, Buford Bennett. "Jimmy" was a former member of the Virginia National Guard. He also retired in 2009 as a brakeman/conductor with CSX Railroad after 30 years of service where he was a brakeman/conductor. Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Paytas, of Charleston, WV; his brother, Robert Burrell of Covington; his sister, Arlene Bennett, of Hopewell and several nieces and nephews and many great friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave in Hopewell for a brief viewing from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a procession from the funeral home to Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens where a graveside service and final rest will occur in the mausoleum.
Arlene,
We am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers once again. All our love, Jan & Wayne Yonning
Me & Mrs Wayne Yonning Yonning
January 13, 2018 | Hopewell, VA | Friend
I met Jimmy when we were 15 and we had an unbreakable bond between the two of us. He was so very special to me. Each time I saw him it was as though we had never parted. My one wish was that I had known he was sick and I could have spent some time with him. I have always loved you dear friend. Prayers for all of his family.
Mary Lou (Hamm) Hall
January 13, 2018 | Fredericksburg, VA
Jimmy was a good friend to my family he was a good person we will miss you
junior hamm
January 13, 2018 | White Sulphur Spgs, WV | Family Friend
Thinking of Jimmy and his family. I regret not seeing him for many years. I know he was a good man. Much sorrow. Your cousin, Sadie Ann
Sadie Ann Henson Ambrose
January 12, 2018 | Family
Jimmy was a good cousin. Prayers and blessings to his lflamily
Larry Harless
January 12, 2018 | Stedman, NC | Family
