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Colin Burnette Obituary
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Colin Thomas Burnette, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Raleigh, NC.
Colin was born in Greensboro on July 14, 1992, the son of Scott Thomas and Cheryl Vuncannon Burnette. He graduated from Southwest Guilford High School and was in his senior year studying finance at North Carolina State University. Colin was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and served as their Alumni Relations Chairman. He was also the Marketing Director for NC State's Finance Club. Colin was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing guitar and spending time with his family and friends.
Colin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bonnie B. and Linzy Young Burnette. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents; Scott and Cheryl Burnette of Jamestown, NC; sister, Hannah Lynn Burnette of Jamestown, NC; maternal grandparents, Darrell and Jo Ann Vuncannon of Jamestown, NC; aunts and uncles; Randy and Vicky Floss of Oak Ridge, NC, Michael Vuncannon of Greensboro, NC; Steve and Sandy Manuel of Tampa, FL; Mike and Patti Bare of Charlotte, NC, Alan and Susan Summerlin of Louisburg, NC; cousins; Branden and Taylor Floss, Maggie and Mike Vuncannon, Cydney and Madison Manuel, Jordan and Cameron Bare and Jodie Summerlin.
A Celebration of Colin's life will be held on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Colin Burnette
Ronnette King
November 7, 2013
Hi Cheryl,
I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your son. I remember when you were pregnant with him and Hannah at UNCG when I was a student. I know as a mother now, how difficult this time is for you and your family. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God is a comforter in times of sorrow- lean and depend on him, as he will see you through.
Take Care
Ronnette King ( former work study student in the Cashier's Office at UNCG)
Louise Dolan
November 5, 2013
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Burnette, and Hannah,
Colin was in my online Spanish class this semester at NCSU. While we did not meet regularly, I had the pleasure of his visits to my office at the beginning of the semester, and for the oral presentations. He was a cheerful and engaging young man, and I could tell that he was raised well. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. My deepest condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Louise Dolan
Matt Soltau
November 4, 2013
Im so sorry for your loss mr burnette. I hope your feeling okay.
Laura Buck
November 3, 2013
Cheri and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Colin who sounds like such a wonderful young man. I am thinking of you constantly and praying for your comfort and peace. Love, Laura
November 3, 2013
Cheryl, Scott, and Hannah - We are heartbroken for you and your family in this difficult time. May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Our deepest condolences -
~ The Gargano Family, Jamestown, NC
Mardi Roper
November 3, 2013
Scott, Cheryl , and Hannah ... I am truly sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could do to help you through this very difficult time. I pray that you find peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
November 3, 2013
Dear Scott, Cheryl, Hannah, and Family,
Yesterday I could find no words to express our deepest sympathy. After the service I was moved by the courage of Colin's friends to share their stories. We never really know how many lives we touch, his friends and family are a testimony to that and I hope a source of strength for you in the future.
The Micklers
Verdair (Sanders) Terry
November 2, 2013
Burnette family, I am sorry to hear about Colin's passing. I was justing talking about him with my husband after seeing another former student. I will always remember him as the sweet and intelligent kid that everyone liked. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
November 2, 2013
Dear Scott, Cheryl, Hannah and family
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Colin. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. May God continue to give you strength.
The Runyan Family-John,Tonya,Chase (on the SW golf team with Colin), Nick (graduated with Hannah) and Katie
Jennifer Metcalfe
November 2, 2013
Dear Scott, Cheryl, Hannah and extended family- I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through... There are no words that I could possibly say that would express the sadness and grief we all are feeling for your tremendous loss. We have been on bended knee since we heard the news and we continue to pray for Gods mercies, strength and peace. With love and sympathy- The Metcalfe family
"Colin and the Daycare Crew"
Gina Webb
November 2, 2013
From the first day Colin's mom dropped him off at daycare , until the day he started school, I had the great joy and pleasure of caring for him and watching him grow. Here are just a few of those sweet memories I will never forget. Colin's cute smile and contagious 'giggle' rings in my ears each time I happen upon my huge box of mixed photos from "Daycare" days of the past...
Colin, you had a tender heart and a sweet spirit I'll never forget.Your memory will live in many, many hearts forever.
Love,
Gina
The Cozarts
November 1, 2013
Dear Mr.& Mrs.Burnette & Family,
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kammy Jefferson
November 1, 2013
Cheryl and family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. As a parent myself I can't even begin to know the pain you are feeling, but I do know that our Heavenly Father is cradling you all in His arms, wiping away the tears. Continuing to pray for comfort, and peace for you.
Briana Graham
November 1, 2013
Cheryl and Family,
I have searched high and low to find the right words to say to express my sincere condolences and overwhelming sadness for your loss, but I just couldn't find them. So I will say to you what many others have already expressed and add that may God's love, peace, strength, and comfort shelter and uphold you during your time of grief and sorrow.
lisa ruggere
November 1, 2013
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son Colin. My daughter Allie has told us so many lovely things about your son. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. In His Love, John and Lisa Ruggere
Gina Webb
November 1, 2013
Dear Cheryl, Scott, and Hannah,
I can't describe what I'm feeling, except that I have such huge sadness hearing this. He's one of 'my' babies too. I have missed these kids (all of them), since the day I closed my day care,and have held each and every one of them in my heart, thoughts, and prayers, as if they were my own, because in a small way for that few short span of years, I felt as if they were, and I loved them as much as well. I just found out, I don't even know what has happened, but I can tell you my heart truly hurts. You're in my thoughts and prayers,
Sincerest Condolences & Love,
Gina
Chip & Sheila Bacelli
November 1, 2013
One day, a son asked his father, "Why is it always the best people who die?"
The father answered, "Son, if you are in a meadow, which flowers do you pick? The worst ones or the best?"
Scott, Cheryl and Hana...You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark
November 1, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Colin. I didn't know him but with you as his father, Scott, I know he was a wonderful young man. I wish you and your family comfort and sympathy.
C. Craig Coleman
November 1, 2013
Reading the obituary of this young man I never met shocks me. The loss of such a gifted and budding potential diminishes humanity. This is a tragedy not only to his family, but to us all. I grieve with those that knew him better, that I never had the chance to know such a rare individual.
C. Craig Coleman
Jim Bellows
November 1, 2013
I am so sorry for our loss. You are in my prayers.
Carol Benjamin
October 31, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Beth and Ed Lowe
October 31, 2013
Colin was a Sigma Chi brother of our son, Will. They spent time together playing music and Will enjoyed that very much. We offer our prayers and hope that through God's grace, you will feel comfort in the love that is being sent to you.
Buddy and Pam Summerlin
October 31, 2013
To the Burnette family. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
David & Ana Lorczak
October 31, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. We are so very sorry for your lost. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Wendy Bryant
October 31, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin Brewington
October 31, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah,
Mt heart aches imagining the despair you are experiencing now. My condolences are deep and prayers abundant. I am so terribly sorry.
Sharon Kerr
October 31, 2013
May you feel an abundance of love, comfort, and support from your extended family.
Doug Kerr Jr
October 31, 2013
I have no words. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephen Foulks
October 31, 2013
I am sorry for your loss! Colin was a fine young man and I enjoyed teaching and coaching him while at Southwest Middle School. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!
Setenna Tanksley
October 31, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah - Words are hard to come by at this time but know that I am praying for your family. We shared so many things as the kids were growing up and you must cherish all those precious memories. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time of loss. Love you, Cheryl.
Donna Honeycutt
October 31, 2013
You have all been in my thoughts, so very sorry for your loss.
Erica and Gait Jordan
October 31, 2013
We are heartbroken by the news of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We love you all.
Tim and Candy Albrecht
October 31, 2013
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Robin Scontsas
October 31, 2013
Dear Burnette Family… My son Andrew and Colin were Sigma Chi brothers and they worked closely together in the NCSU Finance Club. I met Colin at the frat house during one of the Parent's Weekend events. I am heartbroken for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. God bless you.
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Robin Scontsas
October 31, 2013
Dear Burnette Family,
My son Andrew and Colin were Sigma Chi brothers and they worked closely together in the NCSU Finance Club. I met Colin at the fraternity house during one of the Parent's Weekend events. I am heartbroken for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. God bless you!
Nicholas Goble
October 31, 2013
Mr. Burnette & Family,
I can't even imagine the pain that you're feeling right now and there may not be any perfect string of words that can truly help make it better, but what I do know is that there is a lot of love and prayers that are being sent back to High Point. I may never have known Colin, but hearing the stories of when y'all first were visiting campuses still sticks in my mind. The Wolfpack lost a strong pup and I'm sending all of love and prayers back to your family's way. Rest in peace Colin
Angie Champion
October 30, 2013
Cheryl, I remember us being pregnant around the same time. When Michelle Griffin let me know, couldn't believe it and been sad ever since for you. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and will continue to as been through this with other close dear friends. But can only fear and imagine what you and your family are going through. Keep God close, praying for His comfort for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Angie Champion (formerly Angie Savage)
Ann Tickle
October 30, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah if understanding sympathy can help in some small way, then may you know the heartfelt thoughts this brings to you today, May beautiful memories of Colin sustain you during this time of sorrow. I am just heartbroken for your family, with love and sympathy.
Karen & Jay Jordan
October 30, 2013
Dear Burnette family,
Our son Andrew Jordan and Colin were pledge brothers at Sigma Chi. We are so very sad and heartbroken for you. Colin was a great student and so wonderfully involved in his work, Finance Club, and Sigma Chi. My husband Jay even had a chance to play golf with Colin last year! He will be missed greatly by his Sigma Chi brothers and all his friends.We send you our sincere sympathy.
Alyssa Brown
October 30, 2013
The Brown family are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this awful time. Peace be with you all.
Sam Gourley, Jr.
October 30, 2013
Scott, my deepest condolence to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Jordan Tickle
October 30, 2013
Mr. Burnette... I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about the loss of Colin! You and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything...
Brent Hewitt
October 30, 2013
I pray for your family all the time and hope you will find peace. We will all miss you Colin.
Dwayne Matthews
October 30, 2013
Scott,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know your son, but if he was anything like you, I know he was a fine and upstanding man. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Maggie Vuncannon
October 30, 2013
Cheri, Scott, and Hannah... words can't express my sorrow for your loss. I love you all very much. If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know. Praying for you, all the time. Love,
Shann Byrne
October 30, 2013
We are sending love and prayers to you and your family, your GTCC design family
Ned Garber
October 30, 2013
I'm praying for your family. I meet Colin in Fayetteville with Justin and Jared Williams, whose dad is one of my best friends. I'm a Sigma Chi, DE NCSU '83. We lost our 17 year old son, Cy (Cy's World.org) in a wreck 3 years. Remain strong in your faith and support each other, it is a long long road, travel together
In God's love, Ned Garber
Todd Mitchell
October 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is being lifted up in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will bring comfort and peace to you.
harry mcneil Sr.
October 30, 2013
Sorry about your loss. Although I didn't know your son the emotion my son expressed lets me know he was a special, kid. May god bless you and keep you.
Clarke, Pam, Matt & Ben Doster
October 30, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah; There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are by Colin's passing. He and Matt have been so close since they were little boys. We truly felt like he was an extension of our family. Know that tomorrow, next week, and the years to come you will not be alone in your grief. He will be missed!
Jennifer Hamilton
October 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your family's loss. May God be with you to comfort you all during this time of sorrow.
Terry Vuncannon
October 30, 2013
I am so very sorry. My heart hurts for you all.
Kat and Justin Jackson
October 30, 2013
Scott & family- you have not left our thoughts all week. We hope for comfort and peace for you during this difficult time.
Kim Newnam
October 30, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Colin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around you, so you may find peace and comfort during these difficult times.
Liz Lasine
October 30, 2013
Scott, words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Beth Lynn
October 30, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with your entire family during this most difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace and comfort during the days, months, years to come.
Beth & Rodney Lynn (friends of Patti & Mike)
Carol Lambert
October 30, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah, I have your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort and peace as only He can. Much love to the entire family.
Amanda Levens
October 30, 2013
Scott and Cheryl,
No words can make up for the loss the two of you are suffering; but, please know that you all are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. May God continue to sustain each of you through the days that lie ahead.
Sata Howard
October 29, 2013
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Murray
October 29, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Colin was good friends with my nephew Devin Coleman. He will be missed but never forgotten. May God hold you and your family in this time of healing.
Emily McDonald
October 29, 2013
Dear Burnetts, My son John McDonald is a Sigma Chi and knew Colin not well as he is 23 abd graduated but thought highly of Colin. He and we are beyond sad for your family. Just wanted to send you thoughts even though we are strangers.
The Shinas
October 29, 2013
Scott, Cheryl and Hannah words do not come easy at this time but know Scott, Chelsea, Haley and myself are heartbroken and saddened for you guys. Please know your family is in our family's thoughts and prayers. Please know if you need anything we are here for your family. Much love and peaceful healing in days and months to come.
Leon Ramrattan
October 29, 2013
Scott, Cheryl, Hannah, I am so sorry to hear Colin's passing.
I've never met him, but I was one of Scott's many students at GTCC. He's a wonderful and and caring person as I'm sure Colin was.
I can't begin to imagine the tremendous pain and loss you must feel, but please know you're in my prayers that God will be with you all during this season of grieving and and bring peace and comfort to you individually and as a family.
Julie Evans
October 29, 2013
Scott, Cheryl and Hannah, I am heartbroken at the sad news of Colin's passing. I light a candle to celebrate Colin's life and the love and joy he brought into the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew Way
October 29, 2013
im sorry for your loss.
Jamie Davis
October 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray that God gives you strength, comfort and peace. I love you all.
Sarah McCall
October 29, 2013
My deepest sympathies to your family and for healing to come smoothly.
Marvin, Roberta & Jamie Olheiser
October 29, 2013
Scott, Cheryl and Hannah ~
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother, Colin. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is always so difficult. May you forever cherish the memories. We will always remember the times he spent with Jamie while we lived in North Carolina. Many hugs sent your way.
Joy Thorne
October 29, 2013
There are no words to express how heartbroken I am for you. Please know that I am praying that God will surround all of you with His comfort and peace as only He can. I love you all so much!
Ralice Gertz
October 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Burnette Family during this unimaginable loss. Love to you all, Ralice Gertz
Greg Everhart
October 29, 2013
I coached Colin in youth basketball at JYL, and he was a friend of my son, Andrew Everhart. He was a GREAT kid...and he will be missed by everyone! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! God bless!
Ron Wolford
October 29, 2013
Cheryl & Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron Wolford
UNCG PD
Robette Edwards
October 29, 2013
Cheryl, Scott and Hannah,
Our hearts ache for your loss. Please know we are praying and asking God's strength and comfort to help you bear this.
Chris and Laurie Malone
October 29, 2013
Our hearts grieve for you Scott, Cheryl and Hannah, on your loss. We will always remember Colin as the bright, happy young man he was, full of potential that God called home too soon. Our prayers go out to you, your family and Colin's friends.
Pam & Jason Zanni
October 29, 2013
We both taught Colin. We are heartbroken for your family. Showering your family with prayers.
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