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John Burkett Obituary
Des Moines
Mr. John Burkett, Jr. 82, passed away January 8, 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with family greeting friends one hour prior to service. Interment at Glendale.
Mr. Burkett is survived by his wife, Beverly; his children, Debra Anderson, John C Burkett, Mary (Rev.David) Finnell and Terry Burkett; 8 grandchildren, 30 1/2 great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation at the funeral home will be held TODAY from 11 am to 5 pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Burkett
February 1, 2015
From the Jacqueline Burkett-Carter family in Waterloo, Iowa(cousin). My God bless you in your time of need!
David Williams
January 13, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We love y'all Pep & Rondah
Tyrone Anderson Sr.
January 13, 2015
My prayers to Mom Burkett and the Family, he was like a second Dad to me, it was a blessing to call him my Father-In-Law. RIP Mr. B. God Bless
Alfred & Sandra Hackney
January 13, 2015
Buddy so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad I know it hurts but God will help you and your Family get through this rough time. You are in our prayers.
January 13, 2015
John So Sorry for your personal loss.. thinking of your family at this sad time Doris (your favorite boss ha ha)
Becky Knox-Dawson
January 13, 2015
May God Continue to Keep You and Comfort You. You are in our Prayers. Becky, Walt and Sandy Knox
Treasa Brown
January 13, 2015
Aunt Bev my prayers are with you all.... Love you and I didn't realize that Binky looks so much like her father....May God Bless you all and give you the strength on this journey.
Tina Hayes
January 12, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 12, 2015
Bevy, I'm so sorry to hear about John. You know I'm here for you if you need me.
Love you -- hang in there.
Karen Wilson
January 12, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers- Banquet team West Des Moines Marriott
January 12, 2015
Uncle Jonny, you will be greatly missed. I wish that I could make it home but I have to take care of my health issues too. I love you very much your Nephew Teddy Jr and family.
Betty Shade
January 12, 2015
Dear Family,you all know the sorrow I feel with you.May God keep you all during these times,the joy of his life will always be good memories.I will always cherish my talks with him,so many things I could say about him,would make this to long,so I'll say,No more pain for John,so Rest his soul in the Lord.will miss our joking each other,but as I said memories to always be remembered.God Bless you Family.
Deetta Cameron
January 12, 2015
Love you uncle johnny
Jody and Jed Morgan
January 12, 2015
So sorry for your loss! We are thinking of your family. Let us know if you need anything.
January 12, 2015
May the God of comfort give the family comfort and hope during their grief......
John, Nika, Cody, Will Morgan, Naylor, Gust
January 12, 2015
May peace be with you Buddy, and your entire family at this difficult time. Love ya man
January 12, 2015
BEVERLY AND FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS. KATHRYN BAILEY FAISON.
Sharon K Brown
January 12, 2015
To John Burkett family.Prayers of comfort.
From Barbara Sue ,Sharon and Pat the Williams family.
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