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Albert Burkett Obituary
Preceded in death by parents, Hudson Burkett Sr. and Margaret Burkett; sister, Betty Fuller; and brothers, Hudson Burkett Jr., and Kenneth Fuller. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Amos (John); sons, Nicholas Lyde, and Albert Laurence Burkett-Lyde; sister, Emma Mitchell; brother, Gerald Burkett (Alberta); grandchildren, Angela Parnell-Jackson (Todd), Marva Schenk (Paul), Brent Amos, Alexandra Amos; great-grand-children, Alisa Parnell, Melissa Boyer, Kiara Jackson, Isaiah Jackson, Ramsey Schnek, Izaiah Schnek, Ezra Schenk, Anyla Tyler; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends.
Funeral Services will be held at Sommerville Funeral Home, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320 on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Condolences may be sent to 1213 Millhaven Dr., Copley, Ohio 44321. Entombment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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Lynna and Bill miller
January 17, 2014
we met Larry at Rolling Acres Mall in 1991, loved his work and comissioned him to paint large paintings from photos .He made us very happy.Bought some of his other work Also. his art still adorns our home. The world has lost a wonderful artist ,God called home a kind soul. .
Amica Burkett
July 19, 2013
Uncle L, i will miss you deeply. To hear the news of your passing crushed me. Blessings as you spirit soars on back into the Father"s arms.
Dominique Mitchell Rosylan daugther
July 18, 2013
I knew Burkett since I was 4, and he was always kind and caring, I remember watching him paint as a child. U will be truly miss and love, my mother has lost a dear true friend. R.I.P
Angie Hall
July 18, 2013
just want to send out my deepest condolences to the family..Larry will be truly missed..I & my family have known Larry since I was a child growing up in Chicago Ill.& who ever thought that I would be reunited with him again here in Akron OH.I spent time with Larry these last couple of months & I will truly miss him R.I.P. Larry..
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Min. Carmen McCall
July 18, 2013
Debbie, Nicky, Larry and the Burkett Family, I offer my deepest and sincere condolences. Every time I think of Uncle Abbie, I hear his infectious laugh and see his beautiful smile. He will be missed dearly. God has already made a way for you to travel through this time of sorrow. Allow Him to lead and guide your every emotion and footstep. He is walking with you ever step of the way. God Bless You All!
PS
July 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nicolas Lyde
July 18, 2013
Fair winds and following seas.
Debra Bolar-Henderson
July 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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