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Edward L. Burwell

Apr 15, 2022

Edward Leon Burwell, 87, of Martinsburg, WV passed away quietly at home on March 9, 2022.

He was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Harrisville, West Virginia where he lived until completing High School at Harrisville High School. He attended West Virginia University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry.

Edward served in the US Army for three years and then, and after completing his degree with WVU, worked for the US Department of Energy until his retirement in 1988. After retiring, he worked as a teacher at Faith Christian Academy, Shepherd College, and Harpers Ferry Middle School. He was a Camp Maintenance Manager at Camp White Rock in Capon Bridge, WV. Edward was also a proud member of the Capon Bridge and Shepherdstown Fire Departments where he volunteered as a paramedic and EMT.

He was a member of Charles Town Baptist Church and was always in his church serving as a deacon, trustee, and Sunday School teacher.

Edward was a member of Mt. Nebo Lodge #91, the Shepherdstown Chapter of Order of Eastern Star #155, and the Scottish Rite in Martinsburg. He was a 50 year member in each of these organizations.

Edward Burwell also loved his family. He was preceded in death by both parents, Burl and Dollie Burwell of Ritchie County WV, his wife of 63 years, Barbara N. Burwell, 4 brothers, Raymond, Red, Jud and John Burwell, and one grandson, Jonathon Brown.

He is survived by one brother, Robert, 2 sisters, Violet McCormick and Virginia Warlick, 4 children, Marcey, Robert, Joseph and William, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service was held 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 at Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Hoteling officiating. Family received friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 and/or the Alzheimers Association, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com.