Michael Everette Burnette

Michael Everette Burnette

Michael Burnette Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2011.
BURNETTE GERMANTON -- Michael Everette Burnette Oct. 25, 1956 - June 14, 2011 Mr. Michael Everette Burnette, 54, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home. He was born in Roanoke County, VA on October 25, 1956 to Clovis and Claire Marie Fortner Burnette. He was a self employed electrician. He attended North Woods Baptist church. A 3:00 p.m. funeral service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Burroughs Chapel with Rev. Jim Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Burnette. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cindy Southern Burnette; two sons, Christopher Adam Burnette of the home and Michael Preston Burnette of Botetourt, VA, two grandsons, Alex and Michael; one brother, Mark Wayne Burnette and wife Charlotte of Salem, VA, one nephew, Jacob Burnette. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Burroughs Funeral Home and other times at the home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Stokes County, PO Box 863, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. Online condolences may be offered at www. burroughsfuneralhome.com Burroughs Funeral Home in Walnut Cove is serving the Burnette family.

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June 16, 2011

Lorraine Tennison posted to the memorial.

June 16, 2011

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June 15, 2011

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Lorraine Tennison

June 16, 2011

Cindy and family just want to express my sympathy in the loss of Mike.
Hadn't seen Mike since Sonny died and my memories of him are as a child that was so easy to love. My prayers are with you and may God give you the strength to get through this and I know he will. Lorraine Tennison (Mike's cousin) Fredericksburg Va

Mitch and Cheryl Smoot

June 16, 2011

Cindy and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers

shirley holston

June 15, 2011

Cindy,I want you to know that my thoughts and prays are with you and the boys,I didn"t know mike very well,but heard many good things about him.I know he was proud of his family.and I know you'er gonna miss him , but there are many, family and friends here for you just a phone call away including myself. May god rap his arms around you and the boys and keep you safe and comfort you,I love you! If you need anything give me a call!

sandra gray

June 15, 2011

may god be with you

andrew holcomb

June 15, 2011

so sorry about michael. may he rest in peace

Candice Watts

June 15, 2011

Mike will truly be missed but he's in a wonderful place! Cindy and Adam, I love you both. May God comfort you as only He can during this time. Candice

Laura Belcher

June 15, 2011

Cindy and Adam, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always remember Mike coming to my "electrical" rescue when I moved to Evington. He truly was a kind and special person.

Tracy Hayes

June 15, 2011

Cindy and Adam, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God ease the pain in this time of sorrow. I love you!

Michelle DeBergh

June 15, 2011

Mike was and always will be my most cherished and dearest friend.His sense of humor carried me through many tough times not to mention put me through a few...smiles.My deepest sympathy and condolences goes to out to the family especially to his wonderful wife Cindy and his son Adam.Im truly sorry I cannot be there in person,but please know im there in heart and spirit.You are in my prayers daily and my heart forever.All my love,Michelle DeBergh

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