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Harold Burwell Obituary

Harold H. Burwell JOHNS ISLAND, SC - The relatives and friends of Mr. Harold H. Burwell, those of his wife Mrs. Evelyn Gethers Burwell, those of their children, Marcus C. Gethers, Elder Marlin C. Burwell (Sylvia), the late Yolanda B. Jefferson and special son Anthony Jefferson, Jr., grandchildren, sisters Barbara Drakeford (Freddy) and Carolyn Baskerville (Leslie), brothers Peter Burwell and Clarence Burwell (Jeanine), aunt Sue Howard Nelson, special niece Jacquetta Gethers-Bennett (Ricky), sisters-in-law Lula Mae Lawyer and Willie Ann Smith (Willie), brother-in-law Frank Gethers (Kathy), nieces, and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 12 Noon in New Francis Brown United Methodist Church, 2517 Corona Street, North Charleston, SC. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens and Park, 7113 Rivers Ave. Viewing is this afternoon in the chapel at JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME, 440 Venning Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 3-5 p.m. Wake services will be held at the church 6-8 with the family hour at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to: The Burwell Grandchildren Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 1 to Nov. 6, 2015.

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Tracy Wood

November 7, 2015

A great soul serves everyone all of the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together in light & love again & again.
God bless Harold H. Burwell's truly great soul! May God bless each & every heart & soul of his family & loved ones during this difficult time. May you find heartfelt peace & comfort within the countless memories that you shared with Harold, so full of light, love & laughter. And may you remember to look to them within your hearts forever more.
It is with my most heartfelt love, thoughts, wishes & prayers, I send deepest sympathy & condolences.

Althea Holmes

November 7, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cassaundra Mulligan

November 7, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kenneth & Mable Geathers

November 7, 2015

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cant heal
Evelyn we are sorry about your lost my God bless you and your family.

Kevin Little

November 6, 2015

A good man must à have seat in glory. I am thankful for the life he lived walking as a husband, father, grandbfather and served in the church. What a man of God! Giving an example for not just his children but also the young brothers in the church who needed to see what real men do.

Rhonda Venning-Vernon

November 6, 2015

My condolences to you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Loretta Wright

November 6, 2015

Praying that God above gives you the peace, comfort, hope, strength, and support you need for today and the days ahead...

Eugene & Evelyn Foster-Coakley

November 6, 2015

Evelyn ,always the best for you and your family in this dark hour.

S. Washington

November 6, 2015

Sorry for your loss . May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow

Gloria J. Edwards

November 5, 2015

May the Lord continue to hold you and your family in His loving arms.

Rev. Jake and Jonetta Lee

November 5, 2015

Dear Evelyn and Family:
Our deepest and sincerest prayers are with you in the loss of Harold. Our prayer is that God will give you the need strength and faith you will need each passing day.
God loves you, and so do we.

CATHY COLLINS

November 5, 2015

YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS OF GRIEF. LOVE THE COLLINS FAMILY (KENNETH AND CATHY)

Benita

November 5, 2015

Marlin, my condolences to you and your family during your bereavement.

Francena Cooper

November 5, 2015

We are keeping you all in our prayers
Wilhemenia Gavin, Francena Cooper
and family

Phil Brand

November 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We hope you find comfort in knowing that others do care. Phil and Michele Brand, Gift Blvd.

November 4, 2015

Marlin, Sylvia and Burwell family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Matt and Marie Wauben

Tempie Marrow -Evans

November 4, 2015

My thoughts and continued prayers are with the family. I grew up with Harold like a big brother back home in Henderson. He was loved and will be missed!

Vera Smith

November 4, 2015

My condolences to the family and friends. May God provide strength and comfort to you during your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,

Lee Family

November 3, 2015

Sending our love, sympathy and prayers to Moms, my brothers Marcus and Marlin and the rest of the family. Pops will truly be missed. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Love yall

Gussie and Carlotta Dennis

November 3, 2015

Evelyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hold to God's unchanging hands. He will never let you go.

Gwendolyn Waring

November 3, 2015

To the Burwell Family:

Your Westside Office Family send our condolences to you (Marlin) and your family during your time of bereavement.

arthur lee white jr

November 3, 2015

ms burwell. you have and will always be my favorite teacher. sorry for your lost and I hope God watches over you and your family.
arthur lee white jr.

Robert Felder

November 2, 2015

To the Burwell and Gethers family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your hours of bereavement; may God sustain and keep you.

November 2, 2015

Thinking of you and your family. From Truck and Ancrum family.

November 2, 2015

You and your family are in our prayers the Ancrum Family

The Nesbitt Family

November 2, 2015

To The Burwell Family:

Please allow us, The Nesbitt Family, to extend our sincere, heartfelt condolences to each of you during this your hour of bereavement. May God comfort each of you. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers...

The Nesbitt Family
( Doris, Johndell, Alphonso, Micheal, Lil John and Rosa)
Joppa Avenue
Union Heights
N. Charleston, S. C.

The Witherspoon Family

November 2, 2015

To The Burwell Family:

Please allow us, The Witherspoon Family, to extend our sincere condolences to each of you on the loss of your dear loved one. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers...

The Witherspoon Family
( Mrs. Jannie, Otto, Nancy, Yvonne, Kay, Jane and Tiny)
Irving Avenue
Union Heights
N. Charleston

November 2, 2015

Evelyn,
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you today. Theresa Gadson & Family~

Sheldon and Kim Snipe

November 2, 2015

Sad to hear of Harold's passing. Lots of great memories. Evelyn, Marcus, Marlin, Jacquetta and others, we are praying that you will find comfort at this difficult time.

November 2, 2015

Comfort and endurance to you all from the Holy Scriptures.
"Do not wonder at this, because there is a moment coming at which all in the tombs will hear his voice"
Peace to your hearts"
Elizabeth

Kevin Nesmith

November 2, 2015

Mr. Harold was one of the coolest and most solid men I saw growing up. He was an outstanding family man who walked in high character and kindness. He WILL be missed.

For "Goll," Marcus, Marlon (and your family), Quetta, and all those who knew Mr. Harold, I am praying; and asking God to give you His strength, comfort, and to bind us all together in His LOVE!

Peace and Power in Christ!

Vivian & Calvin Gathers

November 2, 2015

Dear Evelyn,
Keeping you and the family lifted up in prayer.

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