Belmont, North Carolina
1926 - 2017
The Right Reverend Oscar C. Burnett, seventh abbot of Belmont Abbey, died in Belmont, NC, on November 21. A native of Savannah, GA, he is the son of the late Oscar Caldwell Burnett and Ellen Nell (nee Wheeler) Burnett. After graduating from Benedictine Military School in 1944, he served in the...
Read MoreAbbot Oscar, was a teacher and inspirational leader showing us how to live and love. We saw this in adults and students alike. Love given openly and freely. God Bless!
Tom Fleming
January 03, 2018 | Winston-Salem, NC | Friend
we will miss you terribly but know God called his best home and relieved you from any further suffering. Our memories of 45+ years with you will remain forever in our hearts, may God bless you
Don & Molly smyth
Apopka, Florida
November 27, 2017
Will forever cherish the fond memories and guidance you blessed our family with .
Forever the Big "O" to students one and all. We will miss you, Thanks for the memories. Sincerely Margie
Margie Crunkleton
November 25, 2017 | Denver/Belmont, NC
May Jesus Christ heartfelt prayer to his heavenly father at the 17th chapter of John bring comfort to the family during this sad and difficult time.
Annie
November 24, 2017 | GA
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring fill the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.
AC
November 24, 2017 | GA
Thank-you for your great laugh, your generous heart, and your unconditional love.
You are loved by so many, heaven is blessed to have you. Good bye my friend.
Diane
November 24, 2017
Love you dear FRIEND....debbie & Justin Rick
Debra Rick
November 23, 2017 | Mt Holly., NC
God Bless
Patrick McDonnell
November 23, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Big O
John Pulvino
November 23, 2017 | Hampton, VA | Friend