Wesley Lee Burkette Obituary
In loving memory of Wesley Lee Burkette of Kinston, North Carolina, who departed this world on December 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Wesley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elizabeth Frances Burkette; his parents, Clarence Burkette and Etta Burkette; and his siblings, Willie Burkette, Floyd Burkette and Margaret Turner.
He is survived by: his children, Renee Shingleton, Janet Wade (David), Kim Harper (Tommy) and Wesley Burkette Jr. (Shelia); his grandchildren, Chad Shingleton (Michelle), Jennifer Anderson (Eric), Jeannette Jarman, Sara, Donna Noble (Jason), Amy Willis and Katie Harper; his great grandchildren, Carson Shingleton, Gunner Anderson, Sophie Willis, Clara Noble and Emily Noble; and his sisters, Mittie Pike, Faye Diaz, Maude Turner, Marie Lewis, Sadie Davis and Jean Taylor.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Pinelawn Memorial Park (4488 US-70, Kinston, NC 28504).