John Burkett was a good neighbor and friend. He lived next door to my parents in the house where I grew up and when my Mother moved into Assisted Living following my Father's death and I would come down to see her and work on the house John would always keep watch when I stayed there alone.  We had many chats on his front porch in the late afternoons and I always felt safer because he was there.  

I will always remember  his kindness and the funny way he would answer the phone ("Hey! Girl!")  when I would occasionally call from Canada between trips just to see how things were going.   I will truly miss him and know that he was and is missed by others who knew him in the neighborhood.

Thank you, John,  for caring for us and about us through all those years.   

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gary and Dale, sorry to hear of John's passing.  If we can do anything please let us know!  Love and prayers from Chalene Jones and Family

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Mr. John W. Burkett

November 23, 1940 – October 20, 2015

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