Johnnie Henry Burkett

April 5, 2011

Mr. Johnnie Henry Burkett, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Pensacola.

Mr. Burkett was a native of Repton, AL, a former longtime resident of Gonzalez and a resident of Byrneville for the past six years. He was a retired employee from St. Regis Paper Company after 38 years of service, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He attended Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Burkett; a sibling; a daughter, Amanda Carroll Reese; and a grandson, Shannon Steudlein.

He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Childress of Byrneville; a daughter, Wanda Steudlein of Pensacola; a stepson, Michael and Nichole Childress of Byrneville; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; his cat, Bobbie; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.

Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

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2 Responses to “Johnnie Henry Burkett”

  1. Wanda Steudlein on January 5th, 2020 1:13 am

    Daddy don’t forget your promise to me. Love you ALWAYS …Your Quote ( Take all my mistakes for Love and come see me when you can ) Miss you till I get there.

  2. Niece Luverne Paternoster on April 5th, 2011 12:27 pm

    Will always love and rember you .MY MERCY .Your saying .love and God, Speed to your eternal home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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