Leroy Burnett
February 15, 1926 — September 8, 2016
Leroy Burnett
Leroy Burnett
Leroy Burnett, 90, of Benton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Hot Springs to the late Freddie and Cressie (Lindsey) Burnett. Leroy served in the U.S. Army during the European Campaign in World War II. During his service, he received two bronze stars and a silver star. Afterward, Leroy worked many years in the auto body and painting industries. He enjoyed dancing at the Bryant Senior Wellness and Activity Center and watching old western movies. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Freddie Lee Burnett, Bobby Jo Burnett and Roy Lee Radford; a brother, RC Burnett; a sister, Vernie Willis; and the mother of his children, Betty Burnett. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Burnett, of Benton; seven children, Peggy Smith and husband, Gerald, of Haskell, Barbara Youngman and husband, Ray, of Glen Rose, Virginia Stanton and husband, James, of Hot Springs, and Ruthie Ann Gentry, Lonnie Burnett, Rodney Burnett and David Burnett, all of Benton; 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a brother, Odell Burnett, of Hot Springs; a sister, Judy Hollifield, of Malvern; and many other family members and friends who loved Leroy and will miss him always. Reception visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. O.D. Crabtree, will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Social Hill Cemetery in Benton.
Serving as pallbearers are Craig Pater, Rob Youngman, Ricky Youngman, Keith Youngman, Scotty Collins and Dakota Burnett. Services are entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veteran Funeral Care provider. Online guest register: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Leroy Burnett, 90, of Benton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Hot Springs to the late Freddie and Cressie (Lindsey) Burnett. Leroy served in the U.S. Army during the European Campaign in World War II. During his service, he received two bronze stars and a silver star. Afterward, Leroy worked many years in the auto body and painting industries. He enjoyed dancing at the Bryant Senior Wellness and Activity Center and watching old western movies. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Freddie Lee Burnett, Bobby Jo Burnett and Roy Lee Radford; a brother, RC Burnett; a sister, Vernie Willis; and the mother of his children, Betty Burnett. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Burnett, of Benton; seven children, Peggy Smith and husband, Gerald, of Haskell, Barbara Youngman and husband, Ray, of Glen Rose, Virginia Stanton and husband, James, of Hot Springs, and Ruthie Ann Gentry, Lonnie Burnett, Rodney Burnett and David Burnett, all of Benton; 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a brother, Odell Burnett, of Hot Springs; a sister, Judy Hollifield, of Malvern; and many other family members and friends who loved Leroy and will miss him always. Reception visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. O.D. Crabtree, will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Social Hill Cemetery in Benton.
Serving as pallbearers are Craig Pater, Rob Youngman, Ricky Youngman, Keith Youngman, Scotty Collins and Dakota Burnett. Services are entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veteran Funeral Care provider. Online guest register: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
SEP 13. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
SEP 13. 2:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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