1954-2024
James Lee Burnett, 70, father, grandfather, and beloved brother, died on October 13, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born on March 22, 1954, in England, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Burnett and one son Derrick Burnett. In addition to his late wife and son, he is also preceded in death by his late father and mother, James Lee and Rachel Burnett, one brother James Henry Burnett.
James Burnett leaves behind to cherish his memories two daughters and four sons- Fred (Marcy) Burnett of Colorado Springs, Colo., Brian Burnett, Dwayne Burnett, and Dwight Burnett of Houston, Texas, Victoria (Gary) Corsen of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Julianna Burnett of Colorado Springs, Colo. His surviving siblings; Venail Shavers, Charles Burnett, Joann Johnson, Annie McMillan, Walter Burnett, Nathaniel Burnett, Linda Linsy, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff, AR. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Pine Bluff, AR by Pastor Marc K. Wilson. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery Pine Bluff, AR by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, AR. His body will lie in-state from 9:45 a.m. until service time.
Obituary submitted by the Family.
