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BORN
1930
DIED
2008
Don Burkett Obituary
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Southside Church of Christ, 2101 Hemphill St., Fort Worth. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: Southside Church of Christ pantry ministry, 2101 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
Don was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Locker and grew up in Goldthwaite and Austin. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Texas School of Pharmacy in 1951, receiving the Borden Award for the highest rank in his class. Don volunteered for the Army, serving in Germany from 1952 to 1954. In 1957, he moved to Fort Worth and met his sweetheart who would become his best friend and wife of 51 years. He worked as a pharmacist, primarily with the Whitten Pharmacy, until he retired in 1996.
Don was a faithful member of Southside Church of Christ, where his love for the Lord called him to teach Bible class, serve as an elder, and compassionately work in the pantry ministry.
Don loved to travel, whether to Germany or within the U.S., especially Albuquerque, N.M. Most of his trips were to Austin to see his Longhorns play.
Don was a man of integrity, always gracious and kind, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He is loved by all and will be dearly missed.
Survivors: Wife, Jayne Burkett; daughters, Kathy Stroup and husband, Robert, Judy Burkett, and Paula Brower and husband, Briggs; son, Lynn Burkett; grandchildren, Ashley Stroup and Bobby Stroup; sisters, Doye Fannin and husband, Bob, and June Burkett.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don Burkett
Joanita Neal 73 ---------2007
Jonita Neal
January 9, 2009
Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the memories will help ease the pain as days go by. May God watch over you.
J. Neal ( Fritch,TX )
Louise Sansom
January 2, 2009
Dear Jayne, June, and family,
Because I know how your hearts ache, my heart aches too. I pray that as long as you live, the part of Don that lives on in your hearts will give you comfort, peace, and even joy. God bless you.
susan cox
December 23, 2008
You are in our prayers. It was a delight to know Don. We love you.
Don & Susan Cox
Larry Cowan
December 23, 2008
Dear Burkett Family,
I was priviledged to be assigned to intern under Don at the Whitten Pharmacy on South Hills in June, 1975 after graduation from pharmacy school. I learned more from Don than he would ever know. He taught me that a pharmacist's job was more than dispensing medications--it was taking care of people. Don was a man of highest character and integrity. He let Christ shine through his words and his actions. Don was a role model that I always looked up to and will remember for the rest of my life.
May our Lord comfort you and grant you His peace.
Vicki Goode
December 22, 2008
To the Burkett Family,
Don exemplified what every pharmacist should aspire to be. His professionalism and integrity were unmatched. I am both a better pharmacist and a better person for having had Don as a mentor. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elizabeth Patterson
December 22, 2008
Kathy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that God's perfect peace bring comfort to you in this difficult time.
The Pattersons
Charles Willingham
December 22, 2008
As I recall family stories Don liked his Aunt Glad's cooking. I also recall that the entire Hodges family loved him. I know that somehow he and Nelda are praying for our comfort.
Alane Hall
December 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve for your precious father. Please know that all of us in Brigg's American Airlines family are so sorry for this news.
Melanie Triplett-Ramirez
December 22, 2008
Lynn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Ball
December 21, 2008
I always admired Don when I was a member at Southside. He was a fine example for all of us. I'm sorry for your loss.
David Humphries
December 21, 2008
Just heard about Don's passing.
What a great guy. He and I worked together at the South Hills Whittens
from 1974 untill 1977. My prayers to the family.
Lucretia Vineyard
December 21, 2008
Kathy and Family,
My heart goes out to you all. My Grandfather passed away at Christmas time too. May God comfort you as only He can and give you the strength that you need for the coming days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
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