Bill Burkett Obituary

The passing of Bill Burkett (Newton, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 2, 2024 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bill Burkett to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Otis and Mildred Burkett (Surber) of Saltville, VA; and his siblings, Sexton Burkett, Maxine Benson, Benny Burkett and Bettie Burkett.

He is survived by: his wife Reba (Dowdy); his children, William Burkett (Connie) of Claremont, NC and Anne Rudert (Bill) of Winston-Salem, NC; his grandchildren, Hunter Burkett (Breanna), Bryson Burkett, Luke Burkett, Sadie Rudert and Vivian Rudert; his great grandchild Mallory Burkett; his siblings, Sue Webb (Howard) of Bristol, TN, Curtis Burkett (Vicki) of Abingdon, VA and Patty Prater (Nelson) of Saltville, VA; and his sisters-in-law, Nancy Burkett of Lebanon, VA and Judy Burkett of Wytheville, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to the Dowdy-Burkett Fund at Emory & Henry College.