Mr. Edward "Eddie" Burnett, age 62, of Jennings, FL., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Burnett was born in 1947 to the late Buril and Bessie Burnett in Jennings, FL., where he was a lifelong resident. He proudly served his country with twelve years of service in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. He was especially proud of service during the Vietnam War. After his time in the military Mr. Burnett worked for the City of Jennings as water tester/operator until his retirement. Eddie will be greatly missed by his family, especially his nieces and nephews which he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Buril and Bessie Burnett; brothers, Richard, and Buril Burnett Jr.; and his sister Faye McElwain.

Survivors include his brother, Walter Burnett of Arkansas; three sisters, Lutrell Westberry, of Interlachen, FL., Carolyn Barnett, of Palatka, FL., and Raynell English, of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at the Chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL.

Interment followed at Burnham Christian Church Cemetery near Jennings