Clark County IL Archives Obits.....
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Obituary of George F. Burkett

18 July 1934, Clark County (IL) Democrat


George F. Burkett, son of Garrett and Amelia Burkett, was born in Auburn
Township, January 27, 1874.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bryan July 3, 1895.  To this union
were born six children:  Goldie, Clifford, Mary, Linnie, Ralph, and Alice.
Clifford preceded him in death September 5, 1898.

In 1910 he united with the Five Points Christian Church during a meeting
held by the Rev. Haase.  He spend his entire life in Clark County and was
a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He departed this life July 12, 1934, aged 60 years, 5 months and 15 days.
In his death the wife and children lose a loving and devoted companion and
father.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, five children, Mrs. Goldie
Morgan, Mrs. Mary Hutchings, Mrs. Linnie Morgan, Ralph Burkett and Mrs.
Alice Bender.  He leaves three brothers, James and William of this
vicinity and Elisha of Joplin, Mo, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Norris of
Elnora, Ind., Mrs. Vina Blunk of Chicaco, and Mrs. Emma Blunk of
Martinsville, also nine grandchildren, besides many other relatives and
friends.

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