Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Richard "JR" Burnell
1958 - 2025
FUNERAL HOME
2833 Hwy 62 West
Mountain Home, Arkansas
John Burnell Obituary
Born on October 20, 1958, in Palo Alto, California, he was the son of the late Jack A. and Dee W. Burnell. JR graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1976 and went on to earn a degree in education from the University of Texas.
He was a multi-talented entrepreneur and salesman, managing bars, restaurants, sign shops and swimming pools. Everywhere he worked, he made lifelong friends.
Easy to see why, John had a smile for everyone, and a heart easily made glad. He was an avid cook at home, for The Miller Lite Bunch cooking team and in the restaurants he managed. He enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, golf and pickle ball, having donated towards the construction of pickle ball courts in Cotter, Arkansas. His warm smile, generous spirit, and sense of humor touched everyone he met.
He is survived by his sister, Janet "Rose" Fleming; his cousins, Kemp Strickler, David Wiseman, Julie Reid, Jolene Briscoe; nieces Rachel Wilemon and Madison Pehrson and his many wonderful friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Mark Burnell.
A family funeral service will be held in Maywood, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, N.M.; at indianpueblo.org/support in support of local artist communities in the area he learned to love the art and culture.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Burnell
Sponsored by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Mountain Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Burnell's name
Memorial Events
for John Burnell
Funeral services provided by:
Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Mountain Home2833 Hwy 62 West, Mountain Home, AR 72653
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Burnell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
