He was retired owner/operator of Burt Logging, was a member of Wilmar Baptist Church and attended Wilmar United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Willie "Bill" Burt and Sophia "Sophie" Prinzing Burt and was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Reaves Burt, one son, Jacky Lloyd Burt, two brothers, Kay August "Doodle" Burt and Harrison Burt.
Survivors include his wife, Modeen Herring Burt of Wilmar; grandson, Jason Lloyd Burt of Pensacola, FL, granddaughter, Jennifer Burt Shaddock of Fordyce, great-granddaughter, Caitlin Millwood of Fordyce; daughter in law, Janice Burt Smith of Malvern; two step sons, Tony Herring of Monticello and Creed Herring of Lacey, AR; two step daughters, Kedran Handly of Monticello and Chris Barnett of Green Hill; one brother, Franklin Burt of Warren; three sisters, Amanda Johns of Little Rock, Loretta Pace of Vicksburg, MS and Janice Tate of Warren; grandchildren, David Handly, Dana Handly, Laci Bratton, Dr. Jason Herring, Ashley Cruce, Allison Wear and Ashley King; ten great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(20)
Kelly & Anna Koonce
, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Our sympathy to all of you.Sincerely, Kelly and Anna Koonce
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 29, 2013 we are so sorry to hear walters going home to be with the lord our prayers and thoughts are with you.Harrell and Hazel Potts
Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Monday, January 28, 2013 So sorry to hear of the passing of Walter. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family. He was a wonderful man and he loved his family. May God bless all of you,Sandra Calhoun Parker
Rison, AR Monday, January 28, 2013 I am so sorry to hear a/b Walter,we were neighbors and friends for all my life and i thought the world of him . Your family will be in my thought's and prayer's .John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, January 28, 2013 To our family - We are all grieving the loss of Walter. He has been a dear part of our family for as long as I can remember. His laugh was infectious and his smiling face was always on ready. We will miss him more than words can say. We love each of you and you will be in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, and Jared Stell
David Gotham
Oxford, MI Saturday, January 26, 2013 We are saddened by the news of Walters passing. Our visits with him will always be remembered. I wish they could have been more often. Our prayers are with the family.Dave and MaryAnn [ Reaves] Gotham
Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 Prayers for all. Mr Walter will be missed love y'allLaMar Hunter
Wilmar, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 May God bless you all in your loss. Mr. Walter was a fine, fine man. He always had a smile in his greeting to everyone.KK Gibson Fletcher
Gillett, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.KK
Bobby & Sandy Hood
Monticello, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 What a dear man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Robert & Marleyne Barnes
McGehee, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 So sorry to hear of you loss. Robert knew him all of his life but I have know him for 56 years. Of course we were gone for 40 years. But still remember him, he was a good man.Steve Lasiter
Conway, AR Friday, January 25, 2013 I told Mom yesterday that one of my earliest memories of Uncle Walter was that jolly, infectious laugh. Prayers, Aunt Modeen ... what a great man he was!! We love you and will be praying for you over the coming days!!Mary & James Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 He was a great man and will be missed by many. Our thought and prayers go out to all of the family. You have our deepest sympathy.CJ and Bo Tanner
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 Modeen: Walter was an amazing man. Just, fair, and he loved his family deeply. He was a friend for many years and always me feel welcome when I was around him. He will be missed by many. May God give His Grace and Metcy to you during this difficult time. Love you so, CJ and Bo TannetAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 So sorry to hear of Mr. Walter, always enjoyed visiting with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Know he will be greatly missed.McRae Owens
Wichita, KS Thursday, January 24, 2013 Modeen and family. I was saddened to hear of Walter'spassing away this morning. Old walter was one of the good guys and will be sorely missed by all his friends and family. Trust in God to help you through this, and he will lead the way for you all.
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 Modeen and family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless you all.Carole Johns Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 Having known Walter most of my life and lived neighbor to him and attended church with him for years, I don't think I've ever known a finer person. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. May God grant you the peace and comfort that only He can at this difficult time. You are and will remain in my heart and prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Stacey Hill Owens
, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 Modeen,Sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and the family.
Love Stacey & Family
Keith Reaves
Rome, GA Thursday, January 24, 2013 Not a finer man anywhere. We will miss Uncle Walter. Thoughts and prayers to the family.