ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BURNETT, JAMES F, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Sunday, March 27, 2011

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BURNETT, JAMES F, JR.
June 6, 1918 - March 27, 2011 	

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James Franklin Burnett, Jr., the son of James F. Burnett, Sr. & Cornelia Ruby 
Regan Burnett, last of Baton Rouge, died in the 93rd year of his life from 
complications of congestive heart failure on Sunday, the 27th day of March, 
2011. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lee Merle Abbott Burnett; his two 
sisters, Elizabeth Anne Dupuy of Baton Rouge & Mary Alyce Burnett of Denham 
Springs; his five children, Eva Sharon Burnett Laird, Monica Elaine Burnett 
White, Fr. Timothy James F. Burnett, O.S.B., Paul Brian Burnett, & Jeffery Dean 
Burnett; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy May Burnett Foggin; 1 
grandchild; and 2 great grandchildren.

A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Jim retired to Covington, LA, with his 
wife, where he has lived near one of his sons for the last 30 years. 

He graduated from Istrouma High in 1935 and did 2 years of graduate work at LSU. 

He spent World War II in the Panama Canal Zone as a member of the Civil Service. 

He was a charter member of the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club and a willing and 
eager participant in many "Ham" events. Earlier in life, he was an adventurous 
member of Morgan's Motorcycle Club. In 1981, he retired as a proud employee of 
Dow Chemical Company, Plaquemine, LA and remained active in the Dow Retirement 
Club until the end. As a member of many fraternal organizations, and a current 
4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Abbot Paul Council, Assembly No. 
334, Jim very generously gave of his time and helped in all of their activities 
without counting the cost until he could do no more.

Generally known as a quiet man of few words with firmly held convictions, it can 
be said that he simply enjoyed people. He loved family "get-togethers" and 
social events of all types. A great collector of things, he still valued most, 
his family and friends. He cared deeply for his children and grandchildren and 
was always proud of their accomplishments and concerned for their welfare.

Visitation and Services
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. 
Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 2305 Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA on 
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at church at 9:00 
am until service time. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9425 
Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.

In lieu of flowers, masses and prayers would be appreciated.

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