Harrel “Dean” Burkett, 71, of Victoria passed away February 1, 2022. He was born July 17, 1950 in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Harrel K. and Gladys Evelyn Quinn Burkett. He was a Telemetry Specialist at Nustar. Dean was a proud member of the United States Navy and served during Vietnam, as well as a proud Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Miles Burkett; mother, Gladys Evelyn Quinn Burkett; daughters, Jacquelyn Kay Burkett Phillips (Christopher Gregory), Patricia Dawn Braun (Mark Anthony), and Tiffany Elizabeth Buendel (Clifton); sisters, Debra Lynn Cohen (Larry), Brenda Kay Pruett (John), and Cindy Diane Salsberry (Brian); 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrel K. Burkett.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 7, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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