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Patrick Edwin McBurnette, 76, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on January 19, 2024 surrounded by family.
Patrick was born on October 30, 1947, to Clarence and Ilena McBurnette in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pat studied for his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Psychology and Measurement and Statistics at UT. He spent over 30 years conducting custom marketing research programs as President and Owner of Moore & Symons, Inc.
Patrick was married to Sharon "Shush" McBurnette (nee Bayuk) for 47 years. Patrick was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of Christ, friends, and family, his great sense of humor, and his margarita recipe.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Michael McBurnette. He is survived by his wife, Shush McBurnette; his sister, Elaine Russell; his children, Colin and Abbie McBurnette and Erin McBurnette; and his grandchildren, Piper and Chess McBurnette.
Celebration of life services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, at 2 PM, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in his honor to the Gladney Center for Adoption, 6300 John Ryan Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76132 or online at www.iamgladney.org.
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David Saxon
July 19, 2025
I just saw Pat had passed away. Pat was best man in my and Susan´s wedding, a fellow student at UT, bought my `66 Mustang from me. An absolutely super person, my loss we didn´t stay in touch. So many Pat stories, my best friend during an exciting time in our lives. Condolences to all who loved him.
Rick Orr
February 4, 2024
So sorry to hear ,always enjoyed working with Pat ( and Shush ) back in the 90s....he always had a smile...prayers up for Shush and the family
Steve and Linda Joy Griffeth
January 30, 2024
Steve and I want to extend our sympathy to your family. We have so enjoyed the memories of life shared at Chatsworth with Pat. He really cared for his neighbors.
Ed Farley
January 28, 2024
Pat was a wonder friend and grear business partner. I am so so struck by his unexpected passing. I will miss him so much.
My prayers to his family who he loved so much.
Ed Farley
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