Nicholas was born on May 25, 1955, to the late Joseph and Ruby Burkett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Burkett.
He was a mechanic for Elmore’s Service Center in East Ridge for many years. Nick was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
Nick is survived by his wife, Marilyn Burkett; his daughter, Barbie Bass (Sonny Bass); his grandson, Devon Bailey; his great-grandaughter, Kiayah Jade Bailey; his brother, Robin Burkett; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Davey Daniels and the staff at Tennessee Oncology as well as long-time friends Tammy and Bubba Pittman for all of their care and support through his journey.
A memorial service will be held at 7 PM on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Chattanooga Funeral Home - East Chapel with Father Mike Nolan and Kary Varnell officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM, prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home – East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412.