Thomas James Burnette, 78, of Pulaski, Virginia died late Saturday night, February 11, 2012 at Lewis Gale Hospital of Pulaski. He was born in Fieldale, Virginia. He was the son of the late Ophus Jackson Burnette and Olivia Slaughter Burnette. Mr. Burnette was a retired Lieutenant for the Town of Pulaski Police Department. He served the town from October 1969 March 1992. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances Branscome Burnette. Also preceded in death by his parents, Ophus Jackson and Olivia Slaughter Burnette and one sister, Pansy Marie Burnette Morris.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Virginia with military honors. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society; P.O. Box 1046, Dublin, Va. 24084.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances Branscome Burnette. Also preceded in death by his parents, Ophus Jackson and Olivia Slaughter Burnette and one sister, Pansy Marie Burnette Morris.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Virginia with military honors. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society; P.O. Box 1046, Dublin, Va. 24084.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Virginia.
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