Thomas H. Burrell
Anderson, SC
Mr. Thomas Heyward "Tommy" Burrell, 76, of 402 Nottingham Way, Anderson, loving husband of Betty Parker Burrell, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015.
Tommy was born in Spartanburg County on May 21, 1938, to the late George Heyward and Mary Burgess Burrell. He graduated Roebuck High School, and then attended Wofford College. He was an active member of Welcome Baptist Church in Pendleton where he served as Deacon and on various committees. He loved the Lord, his family and his church. He retired after 30 years in the insurance industry.
In addition to his wife, Tommy is survived by a step son; Michael Adams of Anderson; a step-daughter; Cindy Hyde and her husband Tommy of Greenville; a sister; Marlene Towery of Spartanburg; and six grandchildren; Jamie Peeler Mountain and her husband Brian, Julie Peeler Floyd and her husband Lee; Joshua Adams; Amy Prather Owensby and her husband Scotty, Lauren Hyde, and Caroline Hyde. Tommy is also survived by one great-grandchild; Katherine Mountain.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Welcome Baptist Church in Pendleton with William W. West and Rev. Ray Thompson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum at Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.
The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church on Tuesday from 1:30 PM until 2:45 PM.
Flowers will be accepted, but memorials may be made to Welcome Baptist Church, 4800 U.S. 76, Pendleton, SC 29670.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com, or in person at Robinson Funeral Home ? Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.