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Funeral Services Set For Longtime Century Fire Chief Regi Burkett
August 23, 2022
Funeral services have been announced for Regi Burkett, longtime chief of the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
Burkett passed away Saturday at the age of 62, surrounded by his family at his bedside. Burkett spent nearly 40 years in the fire service to his community.
His funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Rev. Mitch Herring and Rev. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville.
He joined the Century Volunteer Fire Department in April 1978. He advanced through the ranks before being named chief in 1987. He served as Century’s fire chief until his retirement in July 2017.
Burkett is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Ann Burkett, son Ryan Burkett, daughter Casey Roach and numerous other family and friends.
For his complete obituary, click or tap here.
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16 Responses to “Funeral Services Set For Longtime Century Fire Chief Regi Burkett”
Chief, you served your community well. Now take your place in the great fire station in the heavens and watch over us again until we can join you and again say, ” we stood together and protected those we serve”.
Rest in Heaven classmate, Blackcats are never forgotten. Thank you for serving The BlackCat and beyond Communities. Prayers for the families, be encouraged
Regi and I were classmates Century High School.
Condolences to family and friends!!!
Black Cats Forever!!!
Rest In Peace, Regi—you deserve it.
Best Buddy and partner in crime i will ever had they didnt come no bettet than Reggie Burkett
Sincerest condolences.
Godspeed, Regi.
Mere words cannot express my sadness. We loved Regi, and we love his family. He and JB can rest easy now and talk things over while they bask in heaven’s light. Ann and family, you are in my prayers, and will be for a long time to come.
He served his fellow man. He is worthy of praise and reward.
Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
So sorry to hear this Regi was a good friend, he not only contributed to the fire safety community but law enforcement as well, he was a reserve Deputy with the Escambia Co. Sheriffs Department. We spent many nights patrolling the north end and he was a good man to have at your side. Rest In Peace Regi we’ll hold the line from here
A really good person who was dedicated to helping those who were in need. Prayers of comfort for his family and his extended family.
A life of service is a life worth living. May you Rest In Peace sir.
A loss for our entire community, Regi will be missed. Our condolences to his family and Station 5.
In our prayers Ann.
Anne and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and the Family . May the memories of your husband remain forever in the hearts of everyone. Anne, know that your Century Family loves you very dearly and we’re praying for you and your Family…..Revelation 21:4 Those who have sorrow, pain and crying here on earth can be comforted knowing that there will be a day when we will feel none of these things – in Heaven. But God has given us the strength to fight through sorrow and pain on this earth.
May God bé With Ann Kids and grand kids.
Rest in peace,..