Columbus Burt Obituary
He attended Lincoln High School and later pursued higher education at A.M.& N. College, now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Mr. Burt dedicated 37 years of service to Union Pacific (Cotton Belt) Railroad as an engineer until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his spouse, Dorris Burt and his sisters Jewellen Neal and Jessie Lee Neal.
His memories will be forever cherished by his children: Gerone McDonald (Keresha), Pine Bluff, AR, LaMel Burt (Tina), Little Rock, AR, Dr. Rodney Burt (Janice), Nashville, TN, and Kevin Burt, Pine Bluff, AR; his grandchildren: Mechell, TeErrica, Octavian, Kevin Jr., Chelsea, Alexander, Madison and Peyton; 9 great grandchildren; his special friend, Ms. Lois Reed; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, AR.
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