Charles Kenneth Burrell

Charles Kenneth Burrell, 82, of New Kent, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1943, in New Kent, VA to the late Louis Herman Burrell, Sr. and Florence Edna Burrell. He is preceded in death by his siblings Billie Barbour, Herman “Chick” Burrell Jr., and Joyce Turpin, and step-son Tony Blankenship.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty L. Burrell; daughter and caretaker, Concetta “Connie” Burrell Turner (Bernard Sr.): sister, Betty J. Burrell; brothers James “Jimmy” Burrell and Beverly L. Burrell; stepdaughter and caregiver, Sheree Tingen; bonus daughters, Rae and Torya Dortch; grandchildren, Bernard Jr. and Quentin Turner; brother-in-law, Reggie Barbour; sister-in-law, Diane Burrell; a host of step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He proudly served in the United States Navy for 27 years and retired as Master Chief. The majority of his years in the Navy were served aboard submarines including the USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) Gold, USS George C. Marshall (SSBN 654) Blue, USS Omaha (SSN 692), and USS La Jolla (SSN 701). He was stationed in Naples, Italy for two years where he served as Commander, Submarine Group 8. He served in Helicopter Training Squadron 8 in Pensacola, Florida. After retiring from the Navy, he worked 9 years for the United States Postal Service.

He attended Cumberland Elementary School and graduated from G. W. Watkins School, where he was Salutatorian of the class of 1962.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends and family, and he was an avid dog lover.

Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA, where visitation will be held from 9:30am – 6:00pm, Friday, June 19, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, at March Funeral Home. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.