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William & EVELYN Dawson
November 3, 2021
The Dawson Family extend our sincere condolences and prayers to The Burnette families. My James memories be a blessing and may God's peace, love, kindness be strength and healing, Amen .
William & EVELYN Dawson
November 3, 2021
The Dawson Family extend our sincere condolences and prayers to The Burnette families. My James memories be a blessing and may God's peace, love, kindness be strength and healing, Amen .
Vaughan Burnette
November 3, 2021
RIP Cousin!! You will be missed.
Kimberly Steward
November 2, 2021
Mr. James, you are truly missed. You were a great guy, loved your sense of humor. Rest in peace!
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Nadine Warren
November 1, 2021
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
Madeline Luck
October 31, 2021
Deacon Burnett was a past member of The Oak Grove Baptist Church of Blairs, VA . He was also the past superintendent of the Sunday School, and the Male Chorus. He was a very sweet and caring person.
Robert O'Neal
October 30, 2021
We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.
With caring thoughts and prayers from the church family of O'Neal Revival Tabernacle and Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal, Senior Pastor.
Joyce Sutton-McClamb
October 28, 2021
Mr. James, was a perfect gentleman and a great coworker as well as a friend. You will be missed. R.I. P.
Theresa Sears
October 28, 2021
I worked with James at Wake E. James and I became very good friends. James are one of the sweetest person that anyone could ever meet. He would be truly missed. Love you my friend forever then and forever now.
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