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Vaughn N. Burrell

Hoover, Alabama

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Vaughn Nelson Burrell, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at home in Bessemer, Alabama at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Murphy Marion Burrell and Cora West Burrell. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine...

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I was a teller at Compass Bank downtown and Mr. Burrell was one of my best customers. He was pleasant and generous.

Vaughn was one of those Christians who live out exactly what they believe. We had the pleasure of knowing Vaughn at church and were amazed at his quiet, humble generosity. One example which characterizes Vaughn was his gift of a car to a father on a softball team I coached. The man was going through a rough time. Vaughn said to me, "You and Carole come up to the dealership Friday. " He had a car for the man and, just like Vaughn, it had been detailed and filled with gas as though it was a...

Deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Vaughn Burrell. He will be greatly missed.

Mr. Burrell was a great man is not sufficient to describe him. I do not think anyone could have embodied the ways of Jesus Christ any better than he did. I will think of him and speak of him often. No man did so much to help all God's children as he did.