Burl Eubank Runnels

Burl Eubank Runnels, 84, of Lubbock went to be with our heavenly father Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born March 2, 1937, in Brownfield to Hubert Lois and Hettie Louise Runnels. Burl married Martha Nell Perkins on March 16, 1957, in Brownfield. He worked as a salesman for Harris and Thrush for 22 years and then LTS for 25 years. Burl was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wolfforth for 50 year and a member of Care Givers of Wolfforth.

Burl never met a stranger and was always stopping on the highway to help those that needed it. He loved his family and especially his grandson. Burl loved to fish, and when he went fishing with his grandson, he was the last to be ready to leave. Burl is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Burl is survived by his loving wife, Martha Runnels of Lubbock; son, Lance of Lubbock; daughter, Kayla Colwell and husband, Sid, of Nixon; one grandson, Camron Colwell; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Burl will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Terry County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. C.W. Faulkner officiating.

In leu of flowers, the family will like donations to be made to Care Givers of Wolfforth
Box 114 Wolfforth,TX 79382