Robert Eldon Burrell, age 81, of Austin, Texas, passed away December 20, 2015. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 19, 1934 to Kenneth Burrell and Evelyn Gordon Burrell. Robert graduated from Austin High in 1953 and served in the US Air Force. He was employed by Covert Auto for many years and drove for some hotels before his retirement.
Robert enjoyed bowling in his early years, meeting his friends at the canary hut, taking bus trips with his friends at his apartment complex, celebrating holidays with his family and going out to eat.
He is survived by his daughter Lou Ann Ashmore, her husband David, and grandchildren Crystal and Andrew of Mesquite; son Ron Bell and family of Colorado Springs; sister Joyce Nauert and husband Robert of Bastrop; nephew Chris Nauert and family of Austin; niece Debra Murray and family of Mansfield; and many special friends.
Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23rd at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on North Lamar. Burial will be private.