Clyde D. Burnett, age 78, of Kanauga, 'went to be with the Lord' on Friday, May 28, 2004, following an extended illness. Born February 6, 1926 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Truman and Stella Smith Burnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by three brothers: Morris, Woodrow, and Robert Burnett, and by two sisters: Rachel Borton and Helen Strickland.
Clyde was the retired owner and operator of Burnett's Roofing-Heating-Cooling. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion, VFW, and AMVETS. Locally, he served as Central Committeeman and was a long standing Gallipolis Township Trustee, and a member of the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Kanauga.
He is survived by: Wife of 54 years: Freeda Dunn Burnett; 2 Sons: John (Belinda) Burnett of Gallipolis, Tom (Tonia) Burnett of Gallipolis; 2 Daughters: Robin (George) Wharton of Rocky River, Ohio, Jo (Bob) Garbesi of Gallipolis; 9 Grandchildren: Ryan and Josh Burnett, Jamie (Amanda) Caldwell, Aaron and Brittany Burnett, Daniel and Taylor Wharton, Jessica and Maria Garbesi; 2 Great Grandchildren: Haleigh and Jayla Caldwell; 1 Sister: Mary Ann Bowman of Gallipolis; 3 Brothers: Claude (Helen) Burnett of Kanauga, Truman 'Harry' (Sue) Burnett of Gallipolis, and Vinton (Chris) Burnett of Columbus, Ohio; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday June 1, 2004 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Lamphier officiating. Burial will follow in Addison-Reynolds Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6-9 P.M. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Organizations. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Fair Haven United Methodist Church, Building Fund c/o Margaret Finnicum.
