Funeral services for Larry Burkett, 76, of Bradenton will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park in Bradenton. Mr. Tim Smith will officiate the services and burial will follow in Manasota Memorial Park.
Larry passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 22, 1941 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of the late Elden and Mary Burkett. Larry, Baptist Christian by faith, was a loving dad and grandfather who enjoyed spending much of his time with his grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a skilled carpenter and precision machinist by trade. Larry’s passion was working with his hands. He was extremely creative and enjoyed crafting amazing works of art using wood and stained glass media. Larry also enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with the family.
Larry will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was loved.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Burkett; four sons, Jeff, Pete, Aaron and James; and his daughter, Leslie Weaks; along with 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Philips and grandson, Cory.