Tommy F. Burnell, 57, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He was born September 5, 1951 in Bay City to the late Mary Frank & William Burnell. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a graduate of Bay City High School & Texas A & M University, and a teacher & coach with Boling ISD.
He is survived by son: Brandt Burnell of College Station; sister: Barbara Burnell Quirk of Angleton; 2 brothers: Bill Burnell of Richmond and Drew Burnell of Austin; aunt: Joyce Carr of Bay City; and cousin: Vicki Head & husband Wayne of Bay City. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Bob Burnell.
A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Cannon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Victor Cannon, Dennis Burt, Al Leisner, Neal & Kevin Majewski, and John Black. Honorary pallbearers will be: Wayne, Ken, Vim, & Kirk Head, Phil McKay, and E. J. Ashcraft. Donations may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 3102 5th St., Bay City, TX 77414.