R. L. Burnett

January 23, 1929 - September 1, 2021

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch R.L. Burnett, 92, of Byhalia, MS, passed away Wednesday, September, 1, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Byhalia Cemetery (8328 MS-178, Byhalia, MS). R.L. Burnett was born on January 23, 1929 in Ashland, MS. He was a dairy farmer all his life. Until his passing at the age of 92, he was still working when he was able. R.L. was a hard-working, honest man that taught his children his work ethics. He was always ready to help anyone in whatever way he could. R.L. made many life-long friends. He will be missed by his family and his many close friends. R.L. Burnett is survived by his daughters, Patsy Burnett(Mark Snider) of Hernando, MS; Cindy Jackson (Mike) of Hickory Flat, MS and Marie Wolfe (Clyde) of Gulfport, MS; sons, Thomas Burnett (Sheila) and Robert Burnett (Brenda) of Hernando, MS; sisters, Inez Owen, Daphine Humble, Martha Cook (J.T.); brothers, William Junior Burnett (Carolyn) and Donald Burnett (Brenda); special grandson, Robert Cory Burnett of Byhalia; step son-in-law, Don Brents; nephew William Humble; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and many close friends. R.L. was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Burnett; parents, Beatrice and William Burnett; sisters, Elizabeth Britt and Louise Humble and step-daughter, Tammy Brents. Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.