Johnny Lee Burnette's Obituary
Johnny Lee Burnette, 79, of Oakboro passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Locust, NC officiated by Pastor Mary Hatley. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Johnny was born July 23, 1941 in Mecklenburg County to the late Flecus Alexander Burnette and Hattie Simpson Burnette. He enjoyed driving heavy equipment and helping in the pasture with the cows. Mr. Burnette loved going rabbit hunting with his beagles. Johnny worked for Allendale Furniture for over 30 years before retirement. His true love in life was spending time with family especially his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Burnette is survived by his son Brandon Lee Burnette (Lisa) of Locust; daughter Melanie Dawn Burnette of Oakboro; grandchildren: Emily and Abigail Burnette; sisters: Lula Nance (Bruce) of Stanfield, Ann Simpson (Larry) of Concord, Judy Eudy (Mitchell) of Concord; brothers: Ted Burnette (Kay) of Midland, Ike Burnette (Margaret) of Locust, Wade Burnette (Darlene) of Monroe. He is preceded in death by brothers Charles Burnette, Clarence Burnette, Floyd Burnette, and sisters Faye Morgan and Mary Chaney.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Community Homecare and Hospice of Troy and to Levine Cancer Institute in Albemarle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Community Homecare and Hospice at 1024 Albemarle Rd #904, Troy, NC 27371.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Burnette family.
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