W. A. Burnett

W.A. Burnett of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, March 3, 2014 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. W.A. was born June 21, 1932 to Marvin Allison Burnett and Jessie Lee (Price) Burnett in Texas. W.A. was 81 years, 8 months and 10 days old. W.A. was a man who loved the outdoors. When he was not working, W.A. could be found on a creek bank fishing, or in the woods hunting. He also enjoyed working in his garden and tending to his yard. W.A. loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, making memories and passing down his legacy. W.A. leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley, three daughters: Diane Stokes and husband Ron of Waldron, Arkansas, Tressa Helton and husband Joe Jr. of Waldron, Arkansas, Cindy Shupert and husband Rocky of Fort Smith, Arkansas and four sons: Greg Burnett and wife Debra of Greenwood, Arkansas, Charlie Burnett and wife Kim of Waldron, Arkansas, Gary Burnett of Waldron, Arkansas and Jimmy Burnett of Oklahoma. Pa will forever be missed by his grandchildren: Bobby Brown, Brandon Brown, Buddy Joe Helton, William Helton, Erica Gabel, Tyler Burnett, Klayton Burnett, Kody Burnett, Karsen Burnett, Heather Baker, Gregory Vaughn, Nicholas Shupert. W.A. is also survived by two sisters: Shirley Kirkland and Jean Ballard as well as one brother, Buck Burnett all of Texas. W.A. will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives were impacted by him including special nieces, Deena, Lori, April, and Lisa Wood and husband Robert and one great niece, Bethany Brigance, and nephews Keith and Jeffrey as well as many extended family, friends and loved ones. W.A. is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Jessie Burnett, one son, Marvin Lee and one sister, Rita Madeley. W.A.'s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. W.A.'s pallbearers will be grandsons. W.A.'s visitation will be Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. You may leave words of remembrance for W.A.'s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.

W. A. Burnett

June 21, 1932 - March 3, 2014