Graveside memorial service with full military honors for SFC (Retired) Gregory Charles Burrell, Sr. will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Fort Sill National Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

SFC (Retired) Gregory Charles Burrell, Sr., a native of Franklin, Louisiana, was born February 19, 1952, to the late James Lee Burrell, Sr. and the late Marian Barnes Burrell. He departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Gregory graduated from Park Avenue High School (Franklin, Louisiana) where he excelled academically and in football. He then attended Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before enlisting in the United States Army under the buddy plan with his dear friend Abe Lovely. The two soldiers remained dedicated close friends until the end of Gregory's life. Gregory served in the capacity of Drill Sergeant and Military Police during his 20 years of service; he retired honorably with the rank of Sergeant First Class. After retirement, Gregory furthered his education by graduating from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents; son, Trevor James Burrell; brother, James Lee Burrell, Jr.; sister, Diana Burrell Woods.

Also preceding him in death are Paternal Grandparents; Maternal Grandparents; numerous Uncles and Aunts.

Gregory is survived by his son, Gregory Charles Burrell, II and wife Melodi Garrett Burrell and their son, Joshua Charles Burrell of Richmond, Texas.

He is also survived by his daughter, Gerliscia Carlise Burrell Wells and husband Earnie Lee Wells, Jr. and their children, Londyn Carlee Wells, Lennox Lee Wells, Landree Nicole Wells, Laci-Grace Deone Wells of Manvel, Texas.

He is survived by brothers, Clinton (Jackie) Burrell of Baker, Louisiana and Gary (Phil) Burrell of Franklin, Louisiana; sisters, Colleen (Mark) Bynum of Franklin, Louisiana and Myra (Carlton) Brown of Baldwin, Louisiana; paternal aunt, Shirley B. Harris of Franklin, Louisiana and maternal aunt, Myrtle B. Williams of Berkeley, California and numerous nephews and nieces.