William A. "Bill" Burkett, 90 years and 3 months of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Bill was born in Faubush, Kentucky on Sunday, February 16th, 1930; son of the late Henry T. and Lillie Bland Burkett. He was the owner and operator of Burkett Masonry until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, and collecting coins and knives. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was survived by one son, Billy (and Melodye) Burkett; one daughter, Janie (and Eddie Bill) Ping; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Burkett and Ada Burkett; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burkett, who departed this life on October 5th, 1977 and Lillie Burkett, who departed this life on October 19th, 1981; three brothers, Jerry Burkett, Jimmy Burkett, and Eyvind Burkett; and four sisters, Alodine Bland, Genice Mink, Oneida Whitaker, and Irene Boyer.
Visitations were held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Gambrel officiating.
Burial followed in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BILL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Bill was born in Faubush, Kentucky on Sunday, February 16th, 1930; son of the late Henry T. and Lillie Bland Burkett. He was the owner and operator of Burkett Masonry until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, and collecting coins and knives. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was survived by one son, Billy (and Melodye) Burkett; one daughter, Janie (and Eddie Bill) Ping; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Burkett and Ada Burkett; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burkett, who departed this life on October 5th, 1977 and Lillie Burkett, who departed this life on October 19th, 1981; three brothers, Jerry Burkett, Jimmy Burkett, and Eyvind Burkett; and four sisters, Alodine Bland, Genice Mink, Oneida Whitaker, and Irene Boyer.
Visitations were held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Gambrel officiating.
Burial followed in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BILL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
William A. "Bill" Burkett, 90 years and 3 months of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Bill was born in Faubush, Kentucky on Sunday, February 16th, 1930; son of the late Henry T. and Lillie Bland Burkett. He was the owner and operator of Burkett Masonry until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, and collecting coins and knives. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was survived by one son, Billy (and Melodye) Burkett; one daughter, Janie (and Eddie Bill) Ping; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Burkett and Ada Burkett; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burkett, who departed this life on October 5th, 1977 and Lillie Burkett, who departed this life on October 19th, 1981; three brothers, Jerry Burkett, Jimmy Burkett, and Eyvind Burkett; and four sisters, Alodine Bland, Genice Mink, Oneida Whitaker, and Irene Boyer.
Visitations were held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Gambrel officiating.
Burial followed in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BILL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Bill was born in Faubush, Kentucky on Sunday, February 16th, 1930; son of the late Henry T. and Lillie Bland Burkett. He was the owner and operator of Burkett Masonry until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, and collecting coins and knives. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was survived by one son, Billy (and Melodye) Burkett; one daughter, Janie (and Eddie Bill) Ping; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Burkett and Ada Burkett; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burkett, who departed this life on October 5th, 1977 and Lillie Burkett, who departed this life on October 19th, 1981; three brothers, Jerry Burkett, Jimmy Burkett, and Eyvind Burkett; and four sisters, Alodine Bland, Genice Mink, Oneida Whitaker, and Irene Boyer.
Visitations were held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. David Gambrel officiating.
Burial followed in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BILL,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
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