Pastor Reginald Howard Burl, Sr.

A Celebration of Life
The Rev. Dr. Reginald Howard Burl, Sr., 67, departed this life on Friday, March 20, 2026, in River Ridge, Louisiana.

Born December 29, 1958, to the late Howard Burl, Sr. and Margie Moore, he accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Leon Godchaux High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Southern University, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Rev. Burl retired from Schlumberger after 33 years of service. He was a devoted husband and father, first married to the late Michelle Brue, with whom he shared three children. He later married Wanda Perrilloux in 2025.

A faithful servant, he answered his call to ministry in 2003 and was ordained in 2008, serving as Pastor of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Empire, Louisiana. He also served in various teaching and leadership roles and earned advanced theological degrees, including a Doctor of Theology.
He was preceded in death by his father, first wife, daughter Krischel Burl, and other loved ones.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Wanda Burl; children, Reginald H. Burl, Jr. (Timedra) and Chelsey M. Burl; granddaughter, Khloe K. Burl; his mother, siblings, and a host of relatives, friends, and church family. His legacy of faith, love, and service will forever be remembered.

Relatives and friends of the family, also officers and members of First Mount Zion Baptist Church, Little Zion B.C. of Gonzales, LA., Mt. Zion B.C., of Jefferson, LA., New Zion B.C.,of Marrero, Christian Ministers Missionary Baptist Association, Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Association and all other neighboring churches and associations are invited to attend the Celebration of Life service which will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church located at 2805 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., and the service will begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Moses S. Gordon III officiating and entombment will follow at Lakelawn Cemetery in Metaire, LA.

Pastor Burl will lie in state on Friday April 10, 2026, at First Mount Zion Baptist Church 32471 LA -23, Empire, LA 70050., from 3 p.m., until 8 p.m.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119.

For online condolences please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com

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