Johnny Ray Burkett, Sr.

October 20, 2022

Mr. Johnny Ray Burkett, Sr; age 64, passed away, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL; and a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was employed with Masland Carpets with 42 years of service.

Mr. Burkett enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan, and always loved going to the Smoky Mountains. He had a love for gospel and country music, especially Johnny Cash. He had a heart of gold and was a faithful church goer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, an avid tootsie roll eater, and he enjoyed drinking a good cup of coffee.

He preceded in death by his parents, Comer Eugene (Lela Frances Bruce) Burkett, two brothers, Tommy Burkett, James Burkett, and one sister, Cindy Burkett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara Burkett, of Atmore, AL; one son Johnny Ray (Samantha) Burkett, Jr; of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Jennifer Karen Burkett (George Hughes) of Flomaton, AL; four brothers, Gene (Mazie) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Floyd (Frances) Burkett, of Nokomis, AL; Wayne (Diane) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Michael (Rainey) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; four sisters, Ruby Sanspree, of Atmore, AL; Francis Godwin, of Atmore, AL; Claudia Powell, of Perdido, AL; Shirley Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Kinkade Hadley, Daniel Green, Bryson Burkett, John Hollis Denard, Marley Denard, Gillian Denard, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Clarence Rolin officiating.

Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.

Pallbearers will be Floyd Burkett, Michael Burkett, Cynthia Scott, Kenny Boatwright, Dewayne Boatwright, and Scottie Eugene Burkett.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Godwin, Stephen Burkett, and Toby Jordan.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries