James MacKinlay Burnett Jr.

BURNETT, James MacKinlay "Jim" Jr., 50, ofOldsmar, Fla., died July 6, 2006, after an extended illness. He was a native of Hillsborough County, grew up in Brandon, and attended schools in the area. He was a Catholic. Mr. Burnett was a past member of the Ybor City Rotary Club, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, and the Merry Makers Club. He was a former director of the Children's Cancer Center, which was founded by his parents in 1974, in memory of his sister, Helen. He served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman and worked as an agent with Principal Financial Group. He was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed spending time on his boat. Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife of 14 years, Nancy Elko Burnett of Oldsmar; his sister and brother in-law, Bunnie and John James of Melrose, Fla.; brother-in-laws, John Elko and Frederick Elko; brother and sister-in-law, William and Meryle Elko; sister-in-law, Cynthia Miller; nieces, Marissa Elko, Jennifer Miller, Amanda Miller, Megan Miller, Helen Storey and Susanna James; nephews, Lt. Brett Elko (U.S. Navy), David Stanwix, John Elko Jr., Matthew James and Scott James, and a large extended family. Besides his sister, Helen, his parents, Mac and Cecile Burnett, and his in-laws, John and Louise Elko, preceded Mr. Burnett in death. A celebration of life will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Center, 4901 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607.