Jimmie Rudolph Burkett, Jr.

April 24, 2018

Jimmie Rudolph “Rudy” Burkett Jr. age 49, passed away at his home in Flomaton, AL on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Savannah, GA on January 31, 1969.  Rudy was an outgoing man, with a passion for motorcycles, Alabama football, Bible collecting, and family.

He was preceded in death by his infant son; maternal grandfather, Houston Calloway; and paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edna Burkett.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Burkett; three step-daughters, Dixie Carnley of Mt. Home, ID, Michelle Carnley of Ft. Hood, TX and Savanna Baisden of Flomaton, AL; father, Jim (Linda) Burkett of Flomaton, AL; mother, Sandra Calloway of Pollard, AL; two sisters, Amber Moncada (Jay Croley) and Kim (Matt) Covan, all of Flomaton, AL; brother, Jamie (Nancy) Burkett of Brewton, AL; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Calloway (Wilber) Weeks of Jay, FL; nephews, Alex and Adrian Moncada, Ashton Covan, Ryan, Riley and Radley Burkett; and nieces, Rebecca and Weslyn Dunn, Raegan, Railey, Raynee and Rayden Burkett. Other survivors include a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, a close friend, Brandon Powell, and special cousin, Pam Burkett.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Jubilee Full Gospel Church in East Brewton, AL, with Brother Rio Pugh and Brother Larry Pearson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gideon’s International or St. Jude’s Children’s hospital.

Comments

3 Responses to “Jimmie Rudolph Burkett, Jr.”

  1. Linda on April 30th, 2018 6:40 pm

    Sorry for your loss . I know this Scripture really comforts me when I lose someone Revelation 21:3,4

  2. Michele Strength on April 27th, 2018 4:04 pm

    Always remembering you , 10-10

  3. Cheryl Barlow Wells Hicks on April 25th, 2018 9:55 am

    GOD’S rest my Brother.

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