James "Jim"

Raymond Burwell, Sr.

James Raymond "Jim" Burwell, Sr., 75, formerly of Moore, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Claremore.  The son of Orbra Lee Burwell and Dorothy Mae (Selby) Burwell, Jim was born in Oklahoma City on June 9, 1950.

Jim served in the United States Navy before going to work as an electrician for several years.  After a tragic burn he sustained doing electrical work, Jim worked in long haul trucking, then as a salesman for several different companies.  Jim married the love of his life, Miss Patsy Sue Brady, on August 13, 1971.  They lived in Moore from 1989 – 2022 when Patsy passed away.  Jim lived in Pryor for a short time after that and then moved in with his son.  He had just moved to long term care in the Claremore Veteran's Center about a month ago.  Jim loved fishing, especially in his younger years.  He also liked looking at and working on cars and motorcycles.

Jim is preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Patsy Sue Burwell; and two siblings, Linda Sue Hearrell and Orbra Leon Burwell.

He is survived by his son, James Raymond Burwell Jr. and wife Tami of Del City; sister, Cheryl Ann McClure and husband Larry of Pryor; niece, Tela Rice and husband Justin, their children Nevaeh, Cheyenne, Maddox, Lexzah, Slade, and Eminence, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 21, 2025 at Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Viewing will be Thursday November 20, 2025, from 3 P.M. – 8 P.M., at Eisenhour Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.