Burton William Stinnett Sr. was born in Baltimore, MD on April 24, 1936, one of fourteen children to Joseph C. and Martha A. Brown Stinnett. He received his formal education from the Baltimore City Public Schools System. Burton was a veteran who served in the United States Army from December 30, 1955 to December 12, 1958. After serving his country, Burton was employed as an insurance agent at the National Life Insurance Company, and later retired as a financial records manager for the state of Maryland. Burton was married to Geneva G. Stinnett (Harvin) on June 17, 1967. Together they had two children, Yolanda Desha Stinnett of Cockeysville, MD and Burton William Stinnett Jr. of Fayetteville, NC. Burton Sr. passed away on June 1, 2020 at 2:20pm in Fort Bragg, NC after a two week fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. He was 84 years old.
Burton Sr. was an avid reader who loved a good mystery or thriller novel and an art enthusiast. He also enjoyed visiting museums, traveling in both the US and Europe, upkeeping his neighborhood, taking walks around downtown Baltimore and spending time with his family. No matter the occasion or outing, Burton Sr. was always well dressed and clean shaven. Though he was usually a man of few words, when he spoke, those around him were blessed by his great wisdom and often times, his quick humor. Burton’s generous heart and warm smile will be forever cherished by those who lovingly call him “Daddy” and “Pop Pop”. He was preceded in death by his parents, his six sisters Janice, Muriel, Clifforde, Hazel, Betty and Inez and five brothers Winston, Warren, Alvin (Tinkie), Vincent (Neal) and Joseph. Burton is survived by his children, his wife, his sister, Marva Branche, his grandchildren, Brittney Stinnett Horsley (Christian), Burton William Stinnett III, and Jayden William Stinnett, his daughter-in-law Jasmin Stinnett, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. While there will not be a traditional funeral service, his memory will be carried on forever by those who love him most.
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