Donald "Butch" Leroy Burnell Jr.
June 19, 1960 — January 21, 2025
Donald "Butch" LeRoy Burnell Jr., 64, was born on June 19, 1960, in Los Angeles, California to Donald LeRoy Burnell and Ellen Ernestine Bowers, and entered eternal rest on January 21, 2025, in Long Beach, California.
Donald was a dedicated and skilled mechanic in the race car industry for an extraordinary 50 years. His passion for motorsports and his craftsmanship earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues, drivers, and teams alike.
Donald is survived by his loving family: Son, Jason Donald Burnell of Utah, Daughter, Jennifer Lyn Burnell Newbold of California, Mother, Ellen Ernestine Bowers-Collins of Oregon, Best Sister, Patricia Elizabeth Burnell-Monroe of California, Sisters, Teddy Ann Burnell-Collins of Oregon and Jessy Ellen Burnell of California, Brother, Timothy Burnell Wymore of California, Grandchildren, Owen, Wesley, Leah, Chase, Lily, Blake, Beau, Bret, and Cody, Nieces, Jessica, Jacqueline, Sami, and Emaline, Nephews, Blake, Ty-Patrick, Chase-Peter, and David, along with other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
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Donald was a dedicated and skilled mechanic in the race car industry for an extraordinary 50 years. His passion for motorsports and his craftsmanship earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues, drivers, and teams alike.
Donald is survived by his loving family: Son, Jason Donald Burnell of Utah, Daughter, Jennifer Lyn Burnell Newbold of California, Mother, Ellen Ernestine Bowers-Collins of Oregon, Best Sister, Patricia Elizabeth Burnell-Monroe of California, Sisters, Teddy Ann Burnell-Collins of Oregon and Jessy Ellen Burnell of California, Brother, Timothy Burnell Wymore of California, Grandchildren, Owen, Wesley, Leah, Chase, Lily, Blake, Beau, Bret, and Cody, Nieces, Jessica, Jacqueline, Sami, and Emaline, Nephews, Blake, Ty-Patrick, Chase-Peter, and David, along with other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Condolences for the family can be sent through our website.
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