Obituary – Jimmie Lee Burkett
Jimmie Lee Burkett Sr.
APALACHICOLA, FL – Jimmie Lee Burkett Sr. 79 of Apalachicola, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
Jimmie was born Oct. 11, 1944, in Indian Pass to the late Alto Lee Burkett and Martha Jane Burkett. He was one of 10 children. He graduated from Port St. Joe High School in 1962 and served in the National Guard.
He married the love of his life, Denise Johnson Burkett, on Dec. 28, 1972, and worked as a commercial fisherman for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, camping, nature and spending time with his wife, son and grandchildren.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife Denise; his parents, Alto and Martha; his brothers, Lewis, Donald, Billy, Lonnie and his sisters, Nellie Parrish and Mae Todd.
Jimmie is survived by his son, Jimmie Lee Burkett, Jr. (Heather), his grandchildren, Kristen Kennington (Morgan), Preston Burkett and Zoey Burkett; a brother, Eugene Burkett and two sisters, Floria Lolley and Gloria Quick.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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