Obituaries

Robert Burrell

FLINTSTONE — Robert "Bob" Burrell, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,

Sept. 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and many friends.

Bob was a 1957 graduate of Chattanooga Valley High School. He was inducted into the

U.S. Army in 1962 and upon completion of his military service became employed with Tennessee American Water Company in Chattanooga, TN. Bob was employed for 37 years and retired as Supervisor in the Engineering Department in 1999.

Bob enjoyed the numerous occasions on Chickamauga Lake with his family, friends, and TAW colleagues Camping, boating, and most of all water skiing. In his later years he enjoyed spending time cultivating his garden and working diligently on his lawn. In

particular maintaining his beautiful roses and various other flowers. He gave his life to Jesus Christ at an early age and lived faithfully for Him his entire life. He was a member

of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church for 70 years and presently a member of Valley

View Baptist Church. He and his loving wife, Betty Cobble Burrell just recently

celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Bob was a man who put his Lord first and was

devoted to his family. He leaves a long legacy of selfless love that will forever resonate with his family. Bob's sons were his pride and joy and his granddaughter, Casey Leigh Burrell was the apple of his eye. In the most recent months, he was looking forward to

seeing his newest namesake, a great granddaughter, Coraline Leigh Praino.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; mother, Otsie Shannon Pitman and step-father, L.H. "Junior" Pitman and father, Verdman Burrell; grandmother, Maggie Burrell and

most recently his beloved nephew, Mike Burrell.

Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Cobble Burrell; sons: Barry Lee (Jennifer

Armstrong Stone) Burrell of Jupiter, FL, Dale Burrell of Chattanooga, TN;

granddaughter, Casey Leigh Burrell (Cory Praino) and great granddaughters, Lily and Zoey; brothers, William (Brenda) Burrell, Ben (Cheryl) Pitman, and Joe Pitman; nieces:

Tammy Tracy, Dana (Todd) Derryberry, Nicole Pitman, Ashley West and her spouse;

great nieces: Emily(Ben) McDaniel, Hailey, Brandon (Heidi), Elizabeth and Briley; and

other great nieces and nephews: Ava, Lucas, Ray and Chloe.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. in the Valley View Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the

Lookout Cemetery.

Masks are preferred when entering the church sanctuary, but not mandatory; a satellite room will be provided for those who wish to wear masks. The service will also be available by FM radio on 98.5.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley View Baptist Church at 6994 Hwy

193 Flintstone, GA or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Condolences may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour in the church.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory,

Rossville.

Published September 19, 2021

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