James W Burnett

James was born in Xenia Ohio to William and Dorothy Burnett on July 18, 1940. He graduated from Belmont High School in Dayton Ohio. He was a veteran and served in the US Navy. He married Karen S Adams on June 16, 1962 in Dayton Ohio. He moved his family to Tampa Florida in 1969. He worked as a mechanic for Volkswagen and then the US Postal Service, where he retired after 34 years of service. He was involved and served in his church at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Jim was a Christian who touched many lives in his lifetime. He was always helping others which included neighbors, work colleagues, friends and strangers; if he saw a need he would help.

Jim was a hard working husband and father and dearly loved his family. Jim had the best sense of humor and loved to make you laugh, even if you were not in the mood. He is greatly missed.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy & Bill Burnett, brothers Charles & Scott Burnett.

Jim is survived by his wife, Karen, of 62 years; daughters Kathy Sherritt (Nick & Kelsi Sherritt); Tammy Jordan (Mandi & Zach Jordan (Molly); son Bill Burnett (wife Judy, and sons Bryan Burnett (Dominique), Jordan Sherit, Sam Burnett); his sister, Gayle Williams (Steve). Great-Grandchildren: Bentley Burnett, Noah Jordan, Parker Jordan and Vincent Burnett.

Funeral services will be held October 22, 2024, 11:00 am at Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa FL. Burial will be at a later date in Xenia Ohio. Date and time TBD.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the day

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

And the sun has set for me

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love we once shared –

Miss me but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take

And each must go alone.

It is all a part of the Maker’s plan,

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart

Go to the friend we know

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds –

Miss me but let me go.

Author Unknown