Robert Franklin Burrell, age 49, of West Chicago, Ill passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. Robert had worked in commercial landscaping and was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Murphy, NC. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Burrell of Murphy, NC; his father Larry Burrell of Murphy, NC; three brothers, John Burrell of West Chicago, IL, Randy Burrell of Warren, MI, Chris Burrell of Murphy, NC; one sister, Jeanette & husband, Dennis Longairc of Jasper, GA; Paternal grandparents, Wayne & Edna Burrell of Murphy, NC; many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Nephews also survive.Funeral services were conducted Friday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. from the Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Don Padgett and Rev. Harvey Ware officiating. Pallbearers included Jason Longairc, Matthew Longairc, Adam Longairc, Ronnie Burrell, Justin Burrell and Joshua Burrell. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences to the Burrell family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.