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Obituary For William G. Burwell

William G. Burwell, 80 of Knightdale, NC passed on February 14, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Billy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dr. Carlether Gillespie Burwell of Knightdale, N.C. His sister, Winifred “Winnie” Burwell of N.Y.C., N.Y., three sons William Michael [Angie], Westerville, Ohio, Jeffrey, Bronx, N.Y., Ernest [Nattalie], of Raleigh, N.C. Zawandi, of Raleigh N.C. Four nieces, Ursula [James], Carol, Charlene and Vivian. Three nephews, Donald, Noman and James. Three sisters-in-law, Marie, Carolyn and Vivian. He leaves six grandchildren, Justin and Travis [Taylor] of Ohio. Maximillian, Nori, Nevaeh and Niaijah of Raleigh, N.C. and one Great Grandson, Keagan of Ohio. He also leaves numerous cousins, other family members and friends.

Visitation: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, with no more than 10 individuals at one time.

Funeral will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Life Worship Center, 6020 Rock Quarry Rd in Raleigh, NC 27610.

Due to Covid-19, the service will be for the immediate family only and MASK are required in order to attend the visitation or the funeral service.

Life Worship Center, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: William Burwell Homegoing Service Time: Feb 21, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88951676905 Meeting ID: 889 5167 6905 No password required.

Guest Book

You will be missed. Ms. Pia Lynn Davila

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Dr. Burwell, My Condolences to You and the Family. May God Grant You All Peace and Comfort. Marvell Phillips

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Carletha, may the Lord continue to bless you and keep you. May his peace and strength be with you and the family. Know that you are in our prayers. Love, Deborah Melton and Family

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To The Burwell Family, My sincere condolences to you all. Gonna miss my Cousin Billy. God Bless you all. Shari Rhett-Muse

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May the Lord God Bless and keep you in His Arms Dr. Burwell. To God be the Glory for all He has done and will do for you and the family. Christene Lloyd-Burkes (The Greater Memphis Area Club), Memphis, TN

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We offer our sincere condolences to our sister, Carlether, and the entire Burwell family. Our brother, Bill, will be remembered for his kindness and goodness. Rest well, Brother. Richard and Marie Castillo

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I offer my sincere condolences to the Burwell family. Brother Burwell was a quiet and unassuming man when I met him upon his moving to Charlotte. We were both members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and I enjoyed talking to him in our fraternity house in Charlotte. I had known him for some time before I learned of his basketball exploits. He rarely spoke of them when around the brothers. It was definitely an honor to have known him. He will be missed by the brothers of Pi Phi Chapter. Rest easy my friend. FIETTS

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We were blessed to have you a part of our Gillespie family. You will be missed, but always remembered. Love, George Elliott Thompson

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To the Burwell Family: These words come with warmest thoughts and wishes for you during this time of mourning. Hope this message brings the family peace and many special memories that already live in your hearts. May you be blessed and strengthened by God's grace and goodness. God is good all the time and will bring you through. -Dr. Wandra Hill, Shelia Hill, James & Connita Reid Sr.

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Ernest and family, I am sorry for the loss of your father. May God give you strength and comfort you at this time. My deepest condolences to you, your mother and family. Love Deirdre

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My deepest sympathies and condolences for loss of Mr. William Burwell. May God strengthen you and give you comfort during this time. Just know you are surrounded by family and friends who are here for you. Love always

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We were so saddened by the loss of Bill but he left a lot of memories to cherish. May he rest in peace. Will keep you in our prayers Carletha, Mike, Justin & Travis. Love You, Paul & June Truma

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Please accept our condolences for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. We treasure the time we shared when the family visited Williamsburg,VA. May God bless and keep you all. Karl and Sharon Davidson

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Carlether, you and your family have our sincerest condolences at the transition of Bill. We will hold close to our hearts time spent with him. We pray that God and fond memories you shared give you peace and comfort at this time. Your club sister and friend, Val and Calvin Glenn (NANBPWC, Inc. Ombudsman and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brother) Rest in Peace Dear Bill.

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My sincere condolences to Carlether and the rest of the Burwell family. Bill and I grew up together in the streets of Brooklyn, NY when life was hard but fair. We managed to survive as young athletic boys playing in the parks and for Boys High School. He was a dear friend and competitor who will sorely be missed. May God continue to bless the family as you thank him for his gift. Brother Joe Briggs(Tweetie)

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Carletha, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Respectfully, Kathy Owens

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My sincerest condolences to the family of Bro. Burwell. He will be truly missed. Bro. Asim Pleas & Family Miami, FL

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My sincere condolences to Carletha and the entire family. It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet Bill and spend some quality family gatherings together. May Bill Rest In Peace and God continue to bring comfort, peace and strength to carry on to Carletha and the family. Love Cheryl

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Billy Burwell was a wonderful Boys HIgh School classmate and friend. He always a kind word and smile for everyone in his presence. I enjoyed the Annual BHS Reunion cookout he and his wife hosted every summer, for several years. He was a wonderful soul with a beautiful spirit. William will surely be missed by all. I extend my sincere condolences to his wife Carlether and family. May the God of love and hope bless and sustain you, each and every new day. Amen! James "Jimmy" Lewis

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Family, I am sad to hear about the passing of the cousin bill! My Condolences! Last year was the first time I had the opportunity to spend a bit of time with him and his cousin Karlitha. I appreciate the time that I was able to spend with them and learn about their journey in life. When I spoke with Bill, it was a little conversation, but he always remembered who I was! I am grateful that I was able to spend this time with them. I can tell he had an amazing life was an awesome man and husband!

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My Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brother will be missed. The Brothers of Pi Psi Chapter, Bill's initiation chapter at the University of Illinois, send our deepest sympathies to Bill's Queen and the Burwell family. Keith A. Mosley/FIETTS

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Love,Tommie and Brenda Chambers You will be missed, Rest in God's loving arms.

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Our heartfelt condolences to our dear friend Carletha and the family of Ombudsman Bill Burwell. Rest Bill in the loving arms of our heavenly Father. Ombudsman Tommie and Club Sister Brenda Chambers, Mid Columbus Club, NANBPWC,Inc.

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My sincere condolences to Carletha Burwell and entre family of Mr. Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Rest in heaven Mr. Bill. Love, Suprena

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Sometimes life can be unfair in terms of what and how we would like things to be. Moments such as these are so hard to deal with, but at the end of the day we shall trust in our lord Jesus Christ to take care of Bill, in ways no others can. It's ok to rest now Bill. Sleep peacefully. I love you Big Bill, D.B.

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Well I love my dad so much and I miss him more

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My condolences to my loving cousin, Carlether Burwell and family. You are in my prayers. Mr. Burwell was a gentle man. Love, Terri Burns Simmons

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My sincere condolences to the family in the passing of Mr. William Burwell. When I served as Governor of the Southeast District of NANPWC, I appointed Mr. Burwell District Leader of the Ombudsmen. He also taught our youth about managing and investing finances from the book Rich Man Poor Man. He will be missed! My love to his wife Carletha Burwell, and his children, and entire family. Juanita Miller Past Southeast Governor

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Megan Allen

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I send my condolences to all of the family it was a pleasure to have worked and took care of Mr.Bill for the amount of time I got to spend with him. I will treasure those memories dearly and glad I was able to have some good talks and play your favorite game while I was there. Rest in peace in heaven I know you are already there.

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My sincere condolences to the loss of dear brother and friend. This gentle giant will surely be missed. Although big in stature his heart and compassion were so much more visible. I thank God for the opportunity to know Uncle Bill! May God continue to bring peace to the family.

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As we prepare to celebrate the life and live out the legacy of William "Uncle Bill" Burwell we extend strength to the bereaved as we continue to take #OneDayAtATime. Pastors James and Ursula Rowland of LWC, Raleigh, NC

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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