Stevie L. Burwell

AYER- Stevie L. Burwell, 54, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Leominster Hospital after a long period of declining health. Stevie was born in Greensboro, NC on September 25, 1968, a son of the late Larry and Lucille (Cherry) Burwell, Sr. He was a 1986 graduate of Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC. After high school, Stevie entered the military and served with the 46th Combat Support Hospital as a Medic at Cutler Army Hospital on Ft. Devens, MA. He later received his Associates Degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Mount Wachusett Community College where he graduated with High Honors. He was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Before falling ill, Stevie worked for 12 years at Sonoco Products, Co as the 3rd Shift Supervisor and later with O’Reilly Auto Parts in quality control and shipping. Stevie was known for his kindness, infectious giggle, ready smile, and sense of humor. For many years, he was an active member of the Ayer community as a youth football and basketball coach. He absolutely LOVED every sport and had a vast knowledge of players and statistics. He was born with an ear for music and played baritone in his high school’s marching band and was a self-taught drummer. He enjoyed watching trains, whether in-person or on videos, visiting amusement parks to ride the rollercoasters and listening to HBCU marching bands, especially their drum lines. Stevie was a member of New Hope Community Church of Ayer for over 28 years where he was the Assistant Choir Director for the Senior Choir, Director of the Men’s Chorus and drummer for the Praise Team. He leaves his loving wife of 28 years, Brenda J. Tennessee-Burwell of Ayer; two sons, Anthony Burwell and Jordan Burwell both of Ayer; four brothers, Darius Burwell of Hinesville, GA, Dennard Burwell and Larry Burwell, Jr., both of Greensboro, NC, Derrick Burwell of New Hampshire and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Stevie is predeceased by a brother, Calvin Burwell. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 11AM in the New Hope Community Church, 139 Sandy Pond Rd., Ayer. Burial will be in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 19, from 4PM to 7PM in the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer.

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Stevie L. Burwell

September 25, 1968 - May 9, 2023