CENTRALIA — Tracy Gene Burchell, 46, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born January 3, 1970 in Elgin, Ill.
He is survived by his fiancé, Penny Whitehouse of Centralia; three sons and four daughters, Samuel Burchell, Ezekiel Burchell, Marcus Whitehouse, Brittanie Jones and husband George Jones, Jr., Traci Burchell, Kellie Whitehouse, and Maegan Whitehouse, all of Centralia; six grandchildren, Joesph, Caytlyn, George III, Hunter, Kaylee, and Haylee; a brother, Leroy Ferguson of Arkansas; a sister, LeAnn Pritchard of Centralia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Wimberly.
Tracy was a salesman throughout his career. He enjoyed camping and Harley memorabilia. His main love was spending time with his fiancé, children and grandchildren .
Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting sutherlandfuneralhome.com.