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Thursday, June 15, 2016
Alton Lee "Jim" Burnett Sr  Alton Lee "Jim" Burnett Of Cyril, Oklahoma Was born August 5, 1944 in Warren, OH to Glen O. and Esther B. Burnett. He passed away at his home in Cyril, OK on June 15, 2016 at the age of 71. Jim attended Johnston's Schools in Johnston, OH. There, he loved to hunt, fish and spend time with family and friends. He joined the Army when he was 17 years old on January 15, 1961. He was stationed in Lawton, OK in 1964 where he met and married the love of his life, Geneva E. Burnett. He served two tours in Vietnam in 1970 and 1972. He then received an honorable discharge in August of 1973 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He moved to Cyril, OK and drove a truck across country for many years. He participated in the first refinery clean-up. He worked at Snider Construction for nearly 12 years as a heavy equipment operator for his friend of 25 years, Jay Snider. He found a love for rodeo and helped build and maintain the Cyril Rodeo grounds for about 10 years. Jim would still be riding horses or working a backhoe to this day, if he was able to. He enjoyed the people that surrounded him. If one knew Jim at all, he acted like he had a heart of stone. In reality, he was just like the rest of us; he loved his wife, his animals, wolves and rodeo knick-knacks. Most of all, he loved his friends and family. He is survived by: 4 sons: Jimmy and Evelyn Burnett Chickasha, OK Gary and Pat Van Sant Chickasha, OK Jim Bland Burns Flat, OK Buddy and Debbie Sapp Anadarko, OK, 3 daughters: Mary Bland and fiancé, Barry Lloyd Ft. Cobb, OK Kim and Keith Collins Cyril, OK Rhonda Van Sant Chickasha, OK, 16 grandchildren: Jimmy and Amber Burnett, Jr.; Lisa Burnett, April Burnett, Michael Van Sant, Brandon Van Sant, Rob Bland and girlfriend, Kristin Crow; Danielle and Matthew Adamson, Jimmy and Lacy Bland, Tash and Mark Irwin, Cody and Manuel Roman-Mercado, James and Miranda Broach, Christa Huggins, Justin and Heather Neal, Brittany Van Sant, Brandon Van Sant, Eric Van Sant, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 1 brother: Charlie Burnett Warren, OH, 2 sisters: Robin and James Yost Mecca, OH, Pamela and Robert Young Warren, OH. He was preceded in death by: His parents His wife and 1 son, Wesley Van Sant Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20th. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. at Fort Sill National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the afternoon, at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Temple in Cyril with Buddy Sapp officiating and assisted by Jay Snider. Services are under the direction of Cyril Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers are: Jay Snider Dennis "Porky" Arnold Buddy Sapp Frank Hillbolt Rob Bland Rusty Snider Jimmy Bland James Broach Service Information Memorial Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm Calvary Temple Cyril, OK. Graveside Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 10:00 am Fort Sill National Cemetery Elgin, OK |
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