John W. Burnett
John W. Burnett
August 18, 1946 ~ July 1, 2024
John W. Burnett, 77 of Perry, was promoted to glory Monday, July 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18th, 1946 in Painesville, the son of Helen M. (Wheeler) and John W. Burnett. John married Jan Moeller in 1970. Together, they built a home in Perry, raised three fantastic children, and shared 54 years of love.
John served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam as a Crew Chief on the C-130. After returning to the states, he worked as a heavy equipment operator and ultimately opened his own business, Burnett’s Market, which served Perry residents for 20 years.
John loved being outdoors and spent much time at his cabin in New York. He also enjoyed restoring and racing his ‘55 Chevy. Most of all, John loved his family and friends. He was an amazing husband, dad, and granddad, as well as a member of the AMVETS and VFW. John accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Jan; Children: John III (Toni), Jodie (Sam) and James (Stacey) and Grandchildren: Lauren, John IV, Violet, Scarlett, Jack, TJ, Anna and Eliana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Burnett and his sister Peggy Roberts.
Friends will be received 4-7 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 6,2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 3003 Narrows Rd. Perry, Ohio. Final Resting Place will be Perry Cemetery.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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March 17, 1922 ~ June 10, 2008
John W. Burnett, Sr.,age 86, of Painesville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Perry.
He was born March 17, 1922 in Kirtland to Hazel (Filer) & John C. Burnett and married Helen Margaret Wheeler in Napoleon, Ohio on September 7, 1942.
John worked in the lab at Diamond Alkalai for 30 years and also worked for Perry Schools.
He was a 1940 Graduate of Kirtland High School and served in the U.S. Army, 77th Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Was a member of Painesville Baptist Church, Perry American Legion and Perry Historical Society. Volunteered at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen which was formerly his family's farm. He was a bold witness for his faith in Jesus Christ. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, golfing and most importantly his family.
He is survived by Daughter, Peggy (Lee) Roberts of Trumbull Twp. ; Son John (Jan) W. Burnett, Jr. of Perry;
6 Grandchildren, Keturah (Eric) Kilbourn, Elijah Roberts (fiancee? Jaime Rude), John (Toni) Burnett III, Jodie Burnett, Rev. James (Stacey) Burnett and Hannah Roberts; 5 Great-Grandchildren, Dylan, Jaden Lee, Shea Meara, Lauren & John IV; sisters: Nancy Advey of Madison and Sarah (Ben) Johnson of Willoughby, both who thought he was the greatest brother in the world.
He was preceded in death by wife of 64 years, Helen Margaret Burnett; Parents; and sisters, Lois Leggat, Joan Adams and Judy Rummell
Friends will be received 4-7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Painesville Baptist Church, 140 Park Road Ext., Painesville, Ohio. Rev. Stoney Drain and Rev. James Burnett will be officiating.
Final Resting Place will be at Perry Cemetery in Perry.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of The Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119
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Jan and family, so sorry for your loss. I loved serving John at the Perry Amvets post 1971. He will be missed. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Amy, Brad and Adam Brewster
Dear Jan, John, Jodie, James and families, So sorry to hear about Dad’s passing. Rest assured that all of you will be in my prayers at this difficult time. I am so thankful that he made that decision to trust Christ. We know that while our hearts grieve one day we will be reunited. Sincerely, Bob Ladygo
We are so sorry for your loss. John was an operator for us at C. I. R., Inc. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know your memories will help to get you through this.
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of John. I may not have known him very long but I have to say that I just loved when he would sit behind us at church and he would pull on my hair. I’m so glad that I had the short amount of time I did to get to know him a little bit. My thoughts and prayers go out to as you navigate life without him. Thank God that we shall see him again one day and that this is not goodbye but just “see you on the other side!”
Jan and family,
My deepest condolences are with you all! John to me was a great friend ,and was always a pleasure to be around! He will be missed by all, and especially by me! I always enjoyed being around him, and we always got along great. I think it was probably because we both had a lot of respect for each other!
John, you will forever be in my heart and memories!!
Rest in peace my friend!!