He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Morrell and Lettie Trotter Burnett; his wife of 62 years, Flora Burke Burnett; one brother, Garven Burnett; and one sister, Mavis Maier. He is survived by one son, Kenneth W. Burnett and wife Marjorie of Little Rock; one daughter, LaVeale Burnett of Palatine, IL; two sisters, Mary Alice Chatham of Dumas and Lorene Allen of Monticello; and one grandson, Burke Burnett and wife Erica of Monticello.
Mr. Burnett was a shipbuilder during World War II in Vancouver, WA. Thereafter, he worked in the oil fields of New Mexico, was a general building contractor in New Mexico and Monticello, and was a farmer in Drew County. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church and was a third degree Mason. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He experimented with solar energy devices and numerous practical inventions.
Condolences(8)
sandra pryor
conway, ar, AR Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Cecil & I have often thought of Mr. Harry since we moved. We always enjoyed visiting with him. Mr. Harry loved all his family and was especially proud of his grandson Burke the pilot. There's not many people that would have hunted from their bedroom window but Mr. Harry had a knack for doing things his way even in his 90s. He was a lovable old fellow that will be missed. Our condolences for your loss.Michelle Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, August 29, 2014 Dearest Burke and Erica, I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loved one passing. Please know you and your family are being prayed for during this time. You are loved so much by many. May God give you the comfort and peace you need. You are such a blessing to all. With deepest sympathy and much love, Michellejanice taylor
Little Rock, AR Friday, August 29, 2014 Dear Ken, Fred and I were sorry to read about the death of your father. We wish we could have been there for his services. Please give our condolences to Margorie, Burke, and Erica. We hope to see you soon.Our love,
Janice and Fred
Gary Crook
monticello, AR Friday, August 29, 2014 Ken, sorry to hear about your dad, he was a greatman and will be missed.
Welton & Peggy Trotter
Lexa, AR Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Dear Folks, So sorry to hear of Harry's passing. We didn't hear in time to get flowers. Welton and I both not feeling good so couldn't come for the funeral. Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family. Our prayers are with you all.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, August 25, 2014 So sorry about Mr. Harry he will be missed here at the Guesthouse.Clay Trotter
Universal City, TX Saturday, August 23, 2014 Harry was my 1st cousin. We grew up in the same neck of woods and I knew him all of my life. I returned to Monticello in 1948 to register for the draft and wound up picking cotton for Harry for a week. I told him that there was a big tractor waiting for me in western Kans. and I was giving up my cotton sack for good. I always tried to visit Harry during my visits back to Monticello. Harry and I left Monticello to seek our fortune, he did well enough to return and enter farming and construction.Debra Nevels
Texarkana, AR Saturday, August 23, 2014 My heart is breaking and singing at the same time..... Breaking because we never want to give up our earthly relatives..... singing because Uncle Harry is rejoining in Heaven with Aunt Flora and my Dad.... and I will see them again...... Thoughts and prayers are with you Ken, Margie, Burke and Erica..... I love you all dearly...