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LAKELAND - Gregory Errol Burnett passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cherylann Burnett and their two devoted daughters, Shawn Renee Burnett and Anecia Marie Burnett. Gregory is also survived by one sister, Myrtle Dorothy Preston and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. James Burnett and Mrs. Cora Burnett, one brother, Herman James and one sister, Mary Louise.
Gregory lived a fulfilling life as a caring and thoughtful husband, father, brother and friend. He loved music, football, history, science and gardening. Gregory loved life and people, for he never met a stranger and was always willing to help others. Services are private.
Memorial donations may be made in Gregory's name to: The South Side Jazz Coalition, https://southsidejazzcoalition.org/ or The Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision, https://lighthouseblv.org/.
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Eva Truelock
February 11, 2021
He was an awesome guy, gentlemenly and unforgetable.
Patricia D. Smith
January 19, 2021
Greg was a Wonderful friend. I met him in Southeast Jr. College. He was fun to be around and enjoyed teasing me and continued throughout the years.
Greg was always busy doing something. He was always in good spirits and could be counted on to have a funny joke or story. I had great respect for Greg in the way he lived his life and raised his children. He married my childhood friend,Cherylann Burnett, and was the best husband ever.
I will miss him, but I know he is in Heaven Resting In Peace.
Thank you Greg for a friendship I will never forget.
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