Roy Burkett Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Roy Burkett of Saint Clair, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Roy left this world on April 15, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Roy Burkett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Anderson Burkett and Virginia May Burkett; his former wife Betty Burkett; his sons, Larry Burkett and Daniel Burkett; and his siblings, Richard Burkett, Harvey Burkett, Connie Ferrell and Wanda Lovelady.
He is survived by: his wife Wilma June Gamble of St. Clair, MO; his children, Vickie LeBlanc (Terry) of Sullivan, MO, David Burkett (Susan) of Joplin, MO and Dr. Ken Burkett (Chalayne) of Greenville, MS; his stepchildren, David Anderson (Carolyn) of St. Clair, MO, Mark Anderson (Christina) of St. Clair, MO, Adam Anderson (Irena) and Bonnie King (Kirk) of Albania; and his siblings, Bill Burkett (Betty) of Springfield, MO, Dennis Burkett (Lisa), Carol Griffin and Charlene Saylor (Roland). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
