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Johnny Lee Burnette Sr.

1948 - 2015

Johnny Lee Burnette Sr. obituary, 1948-2015, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

Johnny Burnette Obituary

BURNETTE, Sr., Johnny Johnny Lee Burnette, Sr., 67, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on November 30, 2015. He was a generous, hardworking, loyal and devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, nephew, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Johnny is survived by his loving mother, Annie Burnette, and two children: Shonda Lynn Burnette and Johnny Lee Burnette, Jr; six grandchildren: Jennifer Lynn Petty, Anna Marie Petty, Emilie Grace Petty, Johnny Lee Burnette III "Trey", Tyler Alan Burnette, and Travis Michael Burnette; and three great-grandchildren: Adam Harper Guedes, Jackson Oliver Guedes and Dakota Elizabeth Mann; and daughter in-law Kathy Burnette. He is preceded in death by his father Morris Burnette and his brother Alan Morris Burnette. Johnny was born in Toccoa, GA and raised in Chamblee, GA and attended Cross Keys High School in Atlanta, GA. He Owned and Operated Burnette Tree Service for over 40 years. Johnny loved the water, boating and fishing. He had a houseboat at Lake Lanier for 30 years and made many friends there. He coached his son in little league baseball in Chamblee, GA. He enjoyed spending time on the lake with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A family and friends visitation will be held from 6-9 on Friday, December 11, 2015 and a memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel 4550 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30319. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersonoglethorpe.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 9, 2015.

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Jessica Cox Lammon

December 10, 2015

So many memories; about 60 years of memories. May your family always celebrate your life each day remembering how you loved them. Thank you for coming into my life when you did.

Buford 14u Baseball

December 10, 2015

Travis and Family-
We know your heart is feeling heavy. Our hope and prayers for all of you is that each day your hearts will feel lighter and lighter until one day only sweet memories remain to comfort you. We love you-

-Buford 14u Baseball Family

Wanda Bonds

December 10, 2015

I went to school with Johnny , I remember the bus picking him up everyday. He always sit with me on the bus. He always had a great smile.

Tom Fannon

December 9, 2015

May the perpetual light shine on Johnny and his family at this difficult time

Susan Fore Ray

December 9, 2015

Prayers and Love to family and friends. Johnny will be missed by many. May God grant comfort to all as you recall precious memories!!

December 9, 2015

My brother and I went to school with Johnny and became good pals thru the years,but time marches on.He was one of the good guys. My condolences to the family

Rick Morris

TA

December 9, 2015

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences.Psalms 116:15

December 9, 2015

May the memories of joy and laughter from a shared past,help carry you through your sorrow. And may the peace that God provides,sustain you.

December 9, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

Sharon Allen

December 6, 2015

Tom and I are so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. We have been friends for over 23 years and we will greatly miss his wit and humor and the fun we all had on Lake Lanier. Our sincere condolences to his family. Sharon and Tom Allen

Mari Scott

December 3, 2015

My heart aches for your loss and my prayers are with you.

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4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319

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4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319

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