Edward Lee

Burrell

We celebrate the life of Edward Lee Burrell affectionately called "Heavy/ Burrell " by his family and friends. Edward was born February 9, 1953 in Choctaw Bluff, Al. He was the oldest of ten children born to  loving and devoted parents, Arile  Burrell Taylor and Jimmie Lee James.

Edward was proceeded in death by his grandparents Rena and Charlie Caves and parents Arile  Burrell Taylor and Jimmie Lee James, and a sister, Thelma Law Richardson.

Edward was a 1971 graduate of Harper High School (Jackson, Al). He left Alabama in 1972 to pursued his career with Daimler Chrysler (Detroit, MI) where he served 34 years until his retirement in 2005. During his tenure with Chrysler he was very involved with the Union (UAW) and was awards many certificates in  Glass Engineering. He was a member of Rivers of Living Waters.

Edward returned  home to Jackson, Al  (2006) to spend time with his beloved mother, Arile Taylor and to partake in his favorite hobbies: fishing and hunting. He enjoyed working on cars and playing  Bid-Wisk. Edward was a loving person with the heart of gold. He was free-spirited and willing to help others without regard to how it may affect him. His captivating smile and infectious personality touched everyone he met. His larger than life presence could change the atmosphere in a room.

Edward was called home to receive his heavenly reward on November 8, 2015. His departure has left a void in our lives that will not be filled. In the days to come, we will find comfort knowing and believing our beloved Edward is helping his mother and father tend to God's Celestial Garden.

Cherishing his precious memories are his beloved daughters; oldest daughter, Missionary/Evangelist Stormey Denise Jackson, Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, (Raymond), Southfield, MI, (loving him unconditionally and devoted; her father's best friend); Danyelle Swift (Marvin), Detroit, MI; Collette Burroughs, Atlanta, GA; Deandra  Jackson, Southfield, MI; Marcia Burrell (Marvin), Southfield, MI; and Sherita Burrell, Farmington Hills, MI; Grandchildren: Deonte  Burroughs, Detroit, MI; Matthew Thomas, Southfield, MI; Elijah Swift, Detroit, MI; Sebastian Reign Jackson, Southfield, MI; Demetrius Johnson, Atlanta, GA; and Zayhari Burrell, Farmington Hills, MI; Brother and Sisters: Richard (Marilyn) Burrell, Jackson, Al; Shirley Law Hopkins, Chicago, IL; Pauline Rodgers, Jackson, Al; Mary (Herman) Chapman, St. Stephens, Al; Barbara (Jerry) Donald, Jackson, Al; Claretta Hadley, Phoenix City, Al; Bernice James, Lexington Park, MD; Dosha James, Phoenix City, Al; Janice James, Mobile, Al;  and Ladora Taylor, Jackson, Al; step-father, Jerry Taylor, Jackson, Al.

Edward has a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and  will forever cherish the memory of their Uncle Edward. He was a loyal and dedicated Son, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle.