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Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Terry K. Burkett, age 55, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home in Flora.
Terry was born on September 28, 1958 in Flora to Charles and Shirley (Henson) Burkett. He married Angela Dee Utley on November 7, 1976 at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Flora. Terry worked for over 30 years for the City of Flora, retiring in May 2013 as head lineman. He was a dedicated member of Flora Community of Christ Church where he sang, served as an Elder, and assisted with the preaching. Terry enjoyed his time spent with his sons while bowling on Monday Night League, was a fantastic St. Louis Cardinal fan who rarely missed a game, and loved spending time painting and restoring autos. He loved his family and was a proud Grandpa.
He is survived by his wife: Angela Burkett of Flora; children: Joshua Burkett (wife Lindy) of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Deanna de Sa` (husband Tomaz) of Florence, Alabama, Jacob Burkett (wife Laura) of Salem, and Jonah Burkett (wife Tricia) of Flora; daughter-in-law: Sara Burkett Weller of Xenia; father: Bob Mason of Flora; father-in-law: Wally Utley of Clay City; 16 grandchildren: Jolee Burkett, Rylee Burkett, Corbin Mason Burkett, Lily Burkett, Aiden Burkett, Mitchell Chaffee, Kaio de Sa`, Gabriella de Sa`, Cristian de Sa`, Caleb de Sa`, Mia Burkett, Cooper Burkett, Ashlynn Burkett, Annabelle Burkett, Baylee Burkett, Makayla Burkett, and one grandchild on the way; along with many friends and family especially his electric crew. He was preceded in death by his parents (Charles Burkett and Shirley Henson Burkett Mason), a son (Charles W. “Chuck” Burkett), mother-in-law (Deanna K. “DeDe” Utley) and brother-in-law (Michael Utley).
The funeral service for Terry Burkett will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Hospice or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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So sorry for your loss prayers are with you
Keeping your family close in our thoughts and prayers...
So for sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your whole family.
You Have my deepest Sympathy. Terry was great person. He sang at our wedding. I know that he is in heaven.
Angie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at the passing of your dear loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this painful and difficult time.
so sorry for your loss.will pray for you,your family.GOD is with you,your family Angie.
Angie, Our thoughts and prayers to you and all the kids. Terry fought a tough battle and left this world with dignity, love for you and the children and grandchildren and his love and faith in God. He will be missed by many.
So Sorry for ur loss of a loved one, May God wrap his loving arms around ur family in this time of grieve and sorrow.
Angie and Family: Stay strong with faith in knowing Terry has gone home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burkett family. God bless all of you.
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Terry was a very nice person. Prayers and hugs for you all.
Angie, my thoughts are with you and your family. Terry will be missed by many. I will especially miss his good humor and wittiness. He had great faith and I'm confident he was met with open arms.
So saddened to hear of Terry's passing. Praying that God will wrap his arms around your family and give you peace knowing he is in Heaven . Jesus gave us the gift of everlasting life and the promise that you will be with Terry again. God bless your family.
Please know you have our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Angie & family, I am so sorry for your loss. God has Terry safely in His care and one day you will all be reunited again. May God grant you peace and comfort. God bless you.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Angie, Please know that I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry to hear about Terry. He is now home with the Lord. Prayers are Angie and family. He was a great guy,remembering him in musicals we did together in High School. He will be missed,but, not forgotten.
Angie and family - My heart breaks for your loss. I will never forget the days..(so many years ago) when you babysat Brent and occasionally Angie. You are a very special family. Please know you are in our thoughts and are being lifted up in prayer!
Angela and family, My thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. May God hold you close and give you peace.
To Angie and children, I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man, husband, father and grandfather. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you God, for blessing us with having Terry in our life! Thank you too, for the ultimate healing for his broken body -- bringing him home to you!
Deepest sympathy to you Angie and your family. In our thoughts and prayers.
Angie: Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Terry at work. He had such a great sense of humor and always got me with his one liners. It has been a pleasure knowing him. He will be greatly missed. God Bless you and your family.
Angie, Lifting you and your family up in prayer. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to learn of Terry's death. God bless you all as you cope with this great loss. Our earliest memory of Terry is when we first moved to Flora, he had the lead in the FHS musical "Oklahoma"...he was a perfect Curly!!!
We are wishing we are close enough to hug you but our thoughts and prayers are with all of family. God bless you and comfort you.
our deepest sympathy to the whole family
Terry was one of a kind. Couldn't find a better guy or a more loving family. Very hard to hear of his passing. I wish everyone well in a very difficult time. I just imagine Terry in heaven, Chuck at his side, looking for a old Chevy that needs work......
Josh, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I had the honor of meeting Terry whenever my dad worked for the city of flora. Terry always had respect for others and wore a GODLY SMILE on his face, and represented God with all of his heart and soul !! THE loss of TERRY here on earth is HEAVENS gain. God took one of his devoted followers home. To the family of Terry, may Gods love give you comfort at this time.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anyone, so sorry I was unable to attend visitation this evening. Prayers for you and your family.
Angie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you all!
Deepest sympathy to the entire Burkett family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Can't help but rejoice that Chuck was welcoming his father at the gates! We miss our friend and classmate Chuck very much and so very sorry for now the loss of Terry. May you all find comfort and peace.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Prayers of comfort are going out to the family.
I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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