of Fox, AR
July 28, 1932 - March 3, 2025
Burl Dean Gammill, 92, of Fox, Arkansas passed peacefully on March 3, 2025 and woke in the arms of his Savior. He was born in Timbo, Arkansas on July 28, 1932 to the late Mr. Olis and Cleo (Goodman) Gammill.
Burl was born and raised in Stone County, Arkansas. He met the love of his life and married Jimmie Green on May 28, 1954. After marrying Jimmie they moved to Marion, Indiana and he worked at RCA from 1954-1969. After saving up the money, Burl moved his family back to Arkansas. He spent the majority of his life raising chickens, farming and built a few chicken houses to support his family. He loved being outside with his garden and taking his produce to the Farmer's Market to sell his goods, often giving some of it away to passersby. He loved his chainsaw and riding his lawn mower up to the post office to check his mail. Burl and his family attended Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Timbo and gained another family whom he also loved and cherished. He woke up every morning asking if it was Sunday-church day. He loved to attend church, worshipping, singing praises to his Lord and waving to the little ones as they passed by his pew. Burl had an enormous heart for children. He could always make friends with the little ones especially with the candy in his pocket. Burl had a sense of humor; you knew if he teased with you he loved you. Burl's family was the apple of his eye. He found an abundance of joy in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand children. ''I Love Yous'' was nearly always spoken, but occasionally they were unspoken with a smile that said it all. Burl will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Burl was survived by his daughter, Janice (Marty) Berry of Fox; son, Dean Gammill of Fox; grandchildren, Justin (Sarah) Berry of Harrison, Jerod (Erin) Berry of Harrison, Eric (Rachel) Gammill of Sherwood, Ashley (Curtis) Sims of Mountain View, Ethan (Taylor) Gammill of Fort Smith; 17 great-grand children; two sisters, Shirley Brewer of Wichita, Kansas, Linda (Roger) Boutwell of Cushman, Arkansas; a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Burl is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 39 years, Jimmie (Green) Gammill; loving companion of 25 years, Anita Sutterfield; two great-grand daughters, Anna Faith Berry, Sophie Grace Berry; three sisters, Mona May, Louise Southern, Patsy Weaver and six brothers, Conley Gower, Ray Gower, Leon Gower, Ologia Gammill, Max Gammill and Rubin Gammill.
Pallbearers are Justin Berry, Jerod Berry, Eric Gammill, Ethan Gammill, Curtis Sims and Steven Gammill.
Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Sutterfield, Kevin Green, Great Grandchildren and Fairview Missionary Baptist Church.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
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13 Condolence(s)
Lenora Gayla Bell Clinton
Sunday, March 9, 2025
You truely going be missed. I know you going be happy see aunt Jimmy and our Lord and Savior. You always loved being in church and glad I got to know you. Sorry for your family but know they will be happy for you to be in heaven. Love you. Gayla
Mary Gearhart
Saturday, March 8, 2025
God bless and keep your family. My prayers are with you. He is a good man.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Saturday, March 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Michael S
Friday, March 7, 2025
People drove from all over the county to see Burl’s Christmas lights for many years. You could see them stop their cars out front on hwy 263.
When I was a young boy he taught me how to mow my first yard. He taught me how to hunt and helped me get my first deer. He even taught me how to work in the garden a little, planting and harvesting potatoes.
Burl loved cutting wood and working with his portable saw mill. He was a tough, hardworking man with a kind soul and big heart.
He made my grandma so happy for many years and our family will miss him very much.
Wanda Vannattee
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Janice, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a good man and dearly loved by his family and community.
Prayers for all of you but rest assured you will see him again one day.
James & Rebecca Patterson
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
It is never easy to let our dear loved ones go, just know our prayers are with you and your family in times of loss. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.
James & Rebecca Patterson
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
We are so sorry. Our prayers are with you all.
Steven Sutterfield
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Burl was a good man and we loved him and will miss him. He and his family will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Steven & Brenda Sutterfield
Barbara Bell
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Uncle Burl,
I dearly wish I could've come and visited last
Summer, but I'm sure you now know I love you deeply and sure going to miss ya....
U always joked with me and asked how I got in my tight pants....lol.....U and Aunt Jimmie was more than an Aunt and Uncle, U treated like a daughter..... Tell Aunt Jimmie I Love Her Too, And I'll be seeing ya..
And to Jan And Dean and all your family
I love you like My Brother And Sister not cousins...
Give everyone HUGS and KISSES
LOVE YA ALWAYS
BARBi BELL
Danny & Martha Simmons
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
We're sorry to hear this. Burl was always a friendly man. He was always ready to visit when I delivering his chicken feed. Praying for his family
Susan Morrison Lyon
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Uncle Burl you will be missed! Your ornery smile and teasing kept all of us kids guessing. Our love & prayers for our family
Wanda and Randy Kirk
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Our condolences to the Gammill family. We will be praying for God's peace and comfort during this time.
Eddie L Powell
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I'm sorry for the family loss may God be with you all during this time.