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Daniel McBurnett Obituary
Daniel was a 1999 graduate of Etowah High School and later attended Jacksonville State University, where he received a bachelor's degree, with honors, in social work. He was a special caring person and was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Daniel was preceded in death by his grandparents; Charles and Effie Casey, Charles McBurnett and Sidney and Ann McDuffie; uncle, Jackie McCrary; special friend, Clarence Thompson.
He is survived by his partner in life, Thomes Lee; parents, Ronnie and Laura McBurnett; sisters, Toni and Rex Johnson, Pamela and Chris Hayes, Donna McBurnett, Joseph Rowland and J.R. Walker, Susan and Josh Townsel; grandmother, Vorice McBurnett; nieces and nephews, Dalton, Dakoda and Destoni Hayes, Courtlun, Auburn, Kolby and Granger McBurnett, Braxztin and Rhonivan Goodnight and Mary Trussell; special brother-in-law, Kevin Goodnight; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Guyton, Thomas Williams, J.R. Walker, Joseph Rowland, Kevin Goodnight, Dalton Hayes, Josh Townsel and Chris Hayes. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Worley, Bill Maddox, Adam Mitchell and numerous loving friends.
The family will receive flowers or donations may be made to the Daniel McBurnett Funeral Fund in care of Village Chapel Funeral Home.
Daniel will lie in state at Bethany Baptist Church one hour prior to the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel McBurnett
Shannon Robertello
May 18, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with all. To know Daniel was to love Daniel. Daniel has touched many lives in such a caring and positive way.
courtney marble
May 6, 2011
my prayers and thoughts are with all family and friends. i am so sorry for ya' ll lose. i know it is hard but god will help everyone through this hard time. he will be dearly missed...
NADINE
May 5, 2011
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DANIEL. KEEPING EVERYONE IN OUR PRAYERS.
NADINE, NAVEN AND NOAH TROOP 80
MONICA MOSTELLA
May 4, 2011
DANIEL WAS A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN. I WORKED WITH HIM WHEN HE COMPLETED HIS INTERNSHIP AT ETOWAH COUNTY DHR. HE HADE AN IMPRESSION OF ME AND OTHERS. HE DEMONSTRATED THAT HE WAS A HARD WORKER, TRUST WORTHY, AND HIS LOVE FOR CHILDREN AND OTHERS WAS EXPRESSED. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WIYH YOU THROUGHOUT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Mathew McEntyre
May 4, 2011
You are all in my prayers. Daniel was a sweet and caring person; I remember the fun times at work. He's an exceptional person who will greatly be missed by us all. Though its hard to make it through this time just know that GOD does have a plan and he will provide.
LINDA MCCORMICK
May 4, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF DANIEL, I GOT READY TO COME TO THE FUNERAL HOME BUT, I STARTED CRYING AND COULD NOT STOP. I HAD TALKED TO DANIEL NOT LONG AGO AND HE WAS SO UP AND HAPPY. I TOLD HIM I LOVED HIM. HE SAID, "YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU, SWEET TEACHER." OH, DANIEL, I SAID, YOU SURE ARE LAYING IT ON THICK, AND WE BOTH LAUGH. ONLY GOD CAN HELP YOU, LAURA AND RONNIE. NO ONE KNOWS THE LOSS OF A CHILD, UNLESS THEY GO THREW IT, AND I HAVE, AND MY HEART STILL ACHES. KNOW I AM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOUR LOVING TEACHER.
May 4, 2011
On behalf of the Etowah High School Class of 1999, we are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Daniel. He was someone special to us who always made us laugh and smile. He will be truly missed. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Sincerely,
Desmond Mitchell
nikiva renfroe
May 4, 2011
my prayers and thoughts go out to the McBurnett family ,give u the strenght to get through this time of need , im so sorry i went to school with Daniel and he was a wonderful person , he will be missed
May 4, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.
Duck Springs Elementary School
Barbie (Smith) Chapman
May 4, 2011
My thoughts, prayers & love to the McBurnett family. When you think you can no longer stand, may the Lord carry you in His loving arms.
Jami Shirley
May 4, 2011
Daniel was always upbeat and funny.. He had a great since of humor. His smiles will be dearly missed my prayers are with your family.
May 4, 2011
Throughout her days at JSU, Julie always talked about how much fun Daniel was, how much she and the other students enjoyed being around him, and how he was willing and more than capable of explaining anything in class that they did not understand.
I, too, had a lot of fun when I was around Daniel. His kindness was overwhelming.
This was evident tonight, at the funeral home, when I talked with his family, friends and classmates, some who drove many miles, to express their sorrow to his loved ones. Their tears were mixed with laughter at the funny things Daniel had done.
Daniel McBurnett's death is a great loss to his family, friends, and the many people whose lives might have been touched by Daniel as he followed his lifetime dream of helping others through his major in social work.
Sincerely,
Ellen Akin
Joshua Thomas
May 3, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about Daniel's passing, i am a manger of a restaraunt where he worked recently. I had the privelage of knowing him for the short time he worked for me. With the short time we knew him, he will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Georgia Clowdus
May 3, 2011
Ronnie & Laura....so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace,comfort,strength . Love you all !!!!
May 3, 2011
Daniel and I were friends for years after he left Duck Springs. I always enjoyed running into him and catching up on life. I will miss him dearly and my prayers are with his family. Betty McClendon, teacher and friend.
May 3, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 3, 2011
To one of my dear friends you will be greatly missed. I am praying for Thomes and your family, Love always Debra Kay Pell City
May 3, 2011
May 3, 2011
One of my favorite students; you will be greatly missed.Love to your family.
Becky Miller-former teacher at Duck Springs Elementary
Tonya "Whitten" Bretthauer
May 3, 2011
I am so very sorry for the loss. My prayers go out to you all.
Toni Saxton
May 3, 2011
My dear friend..you are already greatly missed...love you always...Toni Saxton and Family
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