Joseph C. Burwell passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022. Joseph was born in Uniontown. PA on August 24, 1935 to the late Harry and Carolyn Burwell. He graduated with a Masters in Education which precluded formative years as a Marine. He continued his journey in South Florida at one of the first schools at Davie Elementary. Joe taught fifth grade there for decades along with teaching GED at the jail in the evening, After his retirement he kept on teaching and continued to graduate 500 students. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Burwell; his sister, Margret Ruddy; his son, Mark Burwell, daughter, Michele Kingsbury; grandsons, Kyle Kingsbury and Clay Kingsbury; great granddaughter, Ava Kingsbury; and step-granddaughters, Brooke Kingsbury and Kimberly Kingsbury.
The family will hold a memorial service at Edenton United Methodist Church at 10:30am on Thursday February 3, 2022
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Joseph C. Burwell
August 24, 1935 – January 30, 2022
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at First Cremation Society
Please accept our sincere condolences We were honored assist your family in caring for Mr. Burwell for the past few months. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers__ Wisdom Senior Care
Bev and family, We offer our prayers and condolences at the passing of Joe. His illness has been a challenge for you and we rejoice that he no longer suffers but we realize there will be many lonely days for you. May you find comfort knowing we care!
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