James Arnell Burrell's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

James Arnell Burrell

April 19, 1961 - July 21, 2026 (65 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

James Arnell Burrell's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

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James Arnell Burrell

April 19, 1961 - July 21, 2026 (65 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

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James Arnell Burrell Obituary

James Arnell Burrell of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on July 21, 2026. James, born on April 19, 1961, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arville "Tom" Thomas Bassett and CletaMae Margaret Perry Hughes; his stepfather J. B. Burrell; his brothers, Robert McHone, Tommy Moore, Robin Bassett and Terry Bassett; and his cousins, Allen Bassett and Ruby Bassett.

He is survived by: his family, Billy Ann Anderson, Jack Bassett, Chad Bassett, Tammy Pack and Sue Robinson; his friend Cynthia Gaddy; his siblings, Mike Bassett (Cynthia) of Asheville, Roy Bassett of Biloxi, David Bassett of Biloxi, Todd Raynor of Hampton, Virginia, Sue Robinson of Asheville and Kay Hunter of Asheville; and his cousins, Billy Ann Anderson, Tammy Pack, Ginny Todd, Christine Burchette, Jack Bassett and Chad Bassett (Jessica). He is also survived by his two children and grandchildren.

In place of flowers, please consider donating to The James Burrell Memorial Fund through Freedom Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Penland Family Funeral Home



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Freedom Baptist Church
50 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

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