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Donald Burlin Obituary

Donald M. Burlin, Jr., age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 7, 2023 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of Donald and Frances Hansel Burlin and husband of Nancy Ferrell Burlin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Richard) White; son, Donald M. Burlin, III; Nancy's sons, Kent R. Ferrell, Kevin M. Ferrell, and Mark Ferrell; Nancy's daughter, Sandra Ferrell; grandchildren, Heidi (Josh) Wilhelmina Blanchard; great-granddaughter, Jillian Wilhelmina Marie Blanchard; Nancy's grandchildren, Kent C. Ferrell, Emily Ferrell, and Heidi Ferrell.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by sister, Marilyn Bennett.

The family will be hosting a visitation on Thursday, September 21, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a service at 11:00 am at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2106 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21015.

Contributions in Don's name may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2106 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left on the guestbook at mccomasfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Cecil Whig on Aug. 30, 2023.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Oak Grove Baptist Church

2106 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD

Sep

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Oak Grove Baptist Church

2106 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD

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50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

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