William L. "Bill" Burnette
October 3, 1926 ~ August 25, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Boone, NC
William L. “Bill” Burnette, age 92, of 163 Shadowline Drive, Boone, formally of Asheville, died peacefully, Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation in Boone.
Bill was born in Asheville to Joe L. and Lillian Trantham Burnette. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances Rogers Burnette, and a sister, Doris Burrell.
Bill was a World War II veteran of the Air Force, being an armament specialist on the B29 bombers during the end of World War II. After the war, he earned his Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the Citadel.
He has been a member of West Asheville Baptist Church since 1951, serving as deacon and in many other capacities in the church over the years. He was also very involved in the West Asheville Kiwanis for many years serving as President and Trustee. He was an insurance salesman for most of his working career and he never knew a stranger. His smile and wit were his trademark to all that knew him.
He is survived by two children, Steve L. Burnette and wife Jan of Chocowinity, North Carolina and Cheryl Bland and husband Milton of Boone; four grandchildren, Nathan Bland and wife Christin of Boone, Chris Bland and wife Angela of Boone, Jason Burnette and wife Kristin of Wake Forest, and Dr. Brooke Johnson and husband Shane of Clayton, and five great-grandchildren, Ely and Abby Burnette, Emily Johnson, Charley Bland, and Lincoln Bland.
Funeral services for William L. “Bill” Burnette will be conducted Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019, At 2:00 o’clock, at West Asheville Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Stan Welch. Burial will follow at Old Bon-A-Venture Cemetery in Canton, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, from 1:00 until 2:00 o’clock, at the church, prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806.
Online condolences may be sent to the Burnette family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service in Boone, NC and Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, Asheville, are in charge of the arrangements.
Services
Visitation: September 7, 2019 1:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Funeral Service: September 7, 2019 2:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
Burial: September 7, 2019 3:00 pm
Bon-A-Venture Cemetery
Old Clyde Road
Clyde, NC 28721
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Sincere condolences to Steve and Cheryl in the passing of your Dad. He was the kindest, sweetest person. When Alvin and I were at Riverside Baptist Church near Waynesville, Bill would sometimes stop to see us when he was out or way. He and your Mother will long be remembered at West Asheville Baptist Church. May the Lord give you peace and His comfort during this time. Priscilla Morgan
Steve and family, Prayers for your family as you go through the difficult time. Know that your dad is with you n your hearts forever.
So terribly sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Mr. Burnette. He is free from all suffering and that is great news for us to hold to help us through times like this. Take is minute by minute hour by hour day by day and you will pull through.
Bill was one great man
So sorry family to hear of the passing of Mr. Burnette. He was such a faithful man of God as was Mrs. Burnette. They both were such a blessing to my wife and I as well as my parents the many decades we have been members at WABC. I have missed shaking his hand on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings in church. May our faithful Lord and Savior comfort you all and pour out his blessings and love upon each of you. Mike Fisher.
We will surely miss that smile and the Citadel stories. Rest in peace Mr. Bill love the Rectors.
For many years Mr Bill handled the finances of our church Day Care Center. He never received one penny for his hard and sometimes frustrating work. His donation of time was a ministry of dedication to his church. He paid our bills, paid our taxes and paid the staff. He would come in with our checks in hand and say “I’m here girls. The eagle has landed.” Indeed the eagle HAS landed. He is with our Lord and his sweet Frances. It doesn’t get much better than that. My prayers and love to the family. This very special friend will be missed.
Steve, Cheryl and Family,
I tried to post this at Hampton Funeral home and it did not seem to go thru.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry that I won’t be able to make the service on Saturday, I have a previous engagement for the 7th for the past couple of months. The Tuesday morning prayer breakfast is not the same without Bill, also our Wednesday dinner at the church misses Bill, there were 8 of us who sat with Bill at ‘ our table’
we will miss our old friend Bill.
I will remember your family in my prayers.
Steve, Cheryl, and family – so sorry about the passing of my first cousin, Billy. He was always cheerful and kept folks laughing with his keen wit and good nature. I always enjoyed our chats when our paths crossed, and I know he will be missed. Here for you!
May God bless and keep your family now and always.