Arial;"of Clarkston, died March 29, 2014. Arial;"Born August 30, 1925. Arial;"Son of the late John and Eleanor Burnell; Beloved husband of the late Ruth Burnell; caring father of John (Gaye) Burnell, Janette (Bill) Marsh, Julie Taylor and Joel (Joni) Burnell; dear grandfather of John (Pam) Burnell, Luke (Shelly) Marsh, Matthew (Samantha) Marsh, Benjamin (Jenny) Taylor, Gabriel (Sarah) Marsh, Nichole (Joe) Perry and Sieri (Jason) LaLonde; great grandfather of 19. Arial;"Preceded in death by his sisters Caroline Stockwell and Dora Pifer. Arial;"John was a Merchant Marine in World War II and retired from Ironworkers Union Local #25. Arial;"He loved game farming and hunting. Arial;