Minuard Burt

Minuard Burt was born on July 15, 1926 in Augusta, Arkansas to Walter Lee and Barbara Alice Burt. He was the youngest of 8 children. His parents and each of his siblings preceded him in death. The family relocated to Sedalia, Missouri where he remained until after he graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1946 he moved to Kansas City, Missouri and persevered through life’s challenges with the aid of his mother’s many prayers.

Minuard married Ella Carter and to this union were born 3 wonderful children. He later married Lucille Baucom. To this union an additional 4 wonderful children were born. He began his career at the Municipal Correctional Institution (MCI) in January 1965. He started as a Correctional Officer, earned several promotions until he acquired the top position of Superintendent. He was an employee that managed his staff with integrity. His 26 years of exceptional work were celebrated with cheers and tears at his retirement party in January 1991.

Minuard and his family began to attend church at Barker Temple Church of God in Christ. One Sunday morning after church in December of 1981, he inquired of the Elders about salvation. Elder James Washington and the late Elder Clarence Cochran ministered and prayed with him as he knelt in the pulpit. The angels rejoiced as he with tear filled eyes, accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior! He soon opened his home to a Tuesday night bible study and continued to grow stronger in the Lord.

God had already saved Minuard’s wife Lucille and God began to save Minuard’s children one by one! He became Sunday School Superintendent, a YPWW teacher, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Bible Band Teacher and Board of Trustees member. His smile, wit, strong character, sense of humor, loving heart, words of wisdom, and humility were one of an awesome kind.

He joyfully served the Lord, more than 3 decades. At the age of 85, his soul yet rejoiced but his body grew feeble. Just after midnight on Tuesday morning, God decided to lift His beloved child’s soul into his eternal reward of heaven. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith and now he enjoys the indescribable honor of being with the Lord!

Minuard Burt leaves to treasure his memory: his loving wife and companion of 56 years, Lucille Burt, son Melvin Burt (Hope), daughters, Bonita Weeden (Kim), Karen Atkins (William), Toni Wilson, Melvalyn Burt, Kim Cole (Clarence) and Marsia Gray (Steve). Grandchildren, LaTanya, Kimberly, Michael, Tiffani, Devynn, Danielle, Kevin, Quinton, Brodric, Kristeen, Suzanne, Marisa, Sarah and Caleb. 12 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the Barker Memorial Cathedral of Praise COGIC family.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. followed by Homegoing Celebration at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31st, at the Barker Memorial Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Christ, 11401 East 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO.