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Billie "Bill" Earl
Burkett
Billie "Bill" Earl Burkett, 93, of Laotta, Indiana, formally of New
Madison, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Laotto, Indiana
Bill was born on September 18, 1927, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late
Frank and Mary (Neff) Burkett. In addition to his parents, Bill was
preceded in death by his wife Maxine (Saylor) Burkett; his brother,
Gene Burkett; his sisters, Betty Bailey, Hazel Hileman, and Patti
Henschen.
Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army during
WWII, where he earned the rank, Captain. Bill was a big supporter of
Tri-Village School District and especially their girls basketball
program, being the patron of the annual Bill Burkett Holiday
Tournament. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 245, in
New Madison, VFW, ancient accepted Scottish Rite, and Masonic Lodge 143.
Bill was a contractor and jack of all trades and was known as a
handyman. He was very generous with his time and was always available
for a person in need. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors. He loved
hunting, his Canadian fishing trips, and wondering the forests in
search of mushrooms. He enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. Bill
was a game master and loved playing cards, dominos, crossword and other
puzzles. He was always able to make people laugh and his laughter will
be dearly missed.
Billie is survived by his daughter, Joyce Evans and her husband, Dave,
of Laotto, Indiana; his grandchildren, Shannon Riley and her husband,
Andy, of Woodburn, Indiana, and Tim Wages and his wife, Beth, of Fort
Wayne, Indiana; his great grandchildren, Lillian and Amelia Riley, and
Lucy and Elissa Wages; his step grandchildren, Carl Evans of Fort
Wayne, John Evans of New Haven, Indiana, and Katie Evans of Columbia
City, Indiana; his step great grandchildren, Trista, Abby, Mason, and
Jase Evans. Bill is also survived by his brother Jerry Burkett and his
wife, Meredeth, of Hollansburg, Ohio, and his special friend for over
20 years, Bonnie Perry, of Greenville, Ohio, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, October
26, 2020, at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with Pastor
Donna Holcomb officiating. Burial, with full military honors conducted
by the Greenville Honor Guard, will follow in Greenmound Cemetery in
New Madison.
A Masonic service will take place on Monday at 2:45 PM.
Bill's family will be receiving guest on Monday from 1:00 PM until the
time of the Masonic service at 2:45 PM.
Tri-Village Athletic Department, 315 S Main Street New Madison, Ohio
45346.
Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with Billie's
family by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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