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Charles Burnett Obituary
Chuck was born July 30, 1933 in Bonham, Texas, the son of Burton Hale Burnett and Faye Inez Herriage Burnett. He was a graduate of Bonham High School and received his Associates degree in Business from Grayson County College. Chuck married Evelyn Louise Marshall on Aug. 2, 1958 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant serving his country 20 years, through the Korean War and Vietnam. After his retirement in 1973, he worked as Vice President of manufacturing for Headway Research. Chuck was a member of First Baptist Church in Bonham. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Chuck is survived by wife, Evelyn Louise Burnett of Lake Jackson, Texas; son, Joel Edward Burnett of Lake Jackson, Texas; daughters, Jackie Faye Skrine and husband, Walter of Overton, Texas and Sharlene Amanda Castator and husband, Vance of Lake Jackson, Texas; brother, John W. Burnett and wife, Kay of Bonham, Texas; sister, Beckey Burnett Bridges of Durant, Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Candice Ellis, Michael Castator, Lauren Crofton, Joel Eric Burnett, Amanda Taylor, Ashley Skrine, Walter Skrine, Katlin Skrine and Brittany Daigle.
Pallbearers will be Joel Edward Burnett, Walter Charles Skrine, Michael Castator, Trent Alexander, Tracy Alexander and Dennis Alexander. Honorary pallbearer will be grandson, Joel Eric Burnett, Sgt., US Army serving in Afghanistan.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday night, Jan. 31, 2016. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Wise Funeral Home - Bonham.
February 6, 2016
Ric and I have had the honor of knowing Chuck, Evelyn, Joel (and his sisters at the Golden Anniversary Party) for several years. We offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Ric and Judy Dunbar
Donna Allen
February 1, 2016
May God provide peace and comfort to family & friends of Charles Burt. My parents had loved babysitting him as a young child, I'm told he was Mom's favorite. ~Donna Burnett Allen, cousin, daughter of Bill & Jean Burnett.
Dale Silvertooth
February 1, 2016
Jackie and Burnett family
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. Prayers are offered for you to feel God's presence during this time of grieving.
Dale Silvertooth
Pamela and Mick Littlejohn
January 31, 2016
May God bless you and comfort you in ways that surpass all understanding.
The Wise Funeral Home Family Bonham, TX
January 31, 2016
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
Ricky & Iris Nichols
January 30, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
Billy & Sue Orr
January 30, 2016
Evelyn & family, We are so sorry to hear bout Chuck. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
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Wise Funeral Home - Bonham219 West Sam Rayburn Drive P.O. Box 188, Bonham, TX 75418
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