of West Memphis, AR
September 4, 1935 - July 16, 2018
Emmett White Burt, age 82 of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away at his home on Monday, July 16, 2018 in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on September 4, 1935 in Sidon, Mississippi to Thomas and Vina Burt.
Emmett was a person of honor and was known as a family guy. He worked hard for the people he loved; his wife and children. He graduated with some of his closest friends from high school in 1954 from Greenwood, Mississippi. Emmett served this great nation in the Airforce for 10 years and once he retired, he went to work for NASA as a mission specialist for Fair Child/Hiller. He enjoyed fishing, playing softball, and taking vacations with his friends and family. His great legacy will forever live in the hearts of friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vina Burt; one son, David Aness; two brothers, Raymond Burt and Tommy Burt.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Kennedy of West Memphis, Arkansas; one daughter, Teresa Vella of Navarre, Florida; two sons, Wesley Burt of West Memphis, Arkansas and Mike Burt (Tanya) of Oakland, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Michael Abbott, Hannah Gatlin, Allie Abbott, Katelyn Burt, Grayson Burt, Sarah Burt; one great-grandchild, Mila Abbott; one great-grandchild on the way, Emmett Knox
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Amber Reed
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Dear Carolyn and family
Am so very sorry for your loss. I love you all. Emmett was such a kind loving man. He always teased me about us both being from Marks, MS Sending lots of love and prayers your way
Respectfully
Amber
kimberly edington
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Dear Teresa, and Family I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, I remember after school somedays I would ride with you out to the Plant for you to visit with him. Your dad was such a kind man, and I know that you ALL will miss him dearly. I do know that God will carry your sweet mother, you, your brothers, and all of yall"s children through this very hard time. I will be praying for God to wrap his loving comforting arms around each and every one of y"all. We all know for sure that your dad IS IN HEAVEN, because he lived every day for the Lord, and God IS SO PROUD OF HIM. He was as TRUE MAN OF GOD. Please know that you and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers ALWAYS. I love you my dear long time friend. Love, Kim Edington <3
Dale & Holli Stewart
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Mr. Burt was truly a one of a kind man. He was always a pleasure to be around. Growing up with Wesley, I got to spend many days and nights with the family. I can still hear him yell..."Carolyn" and then that laugh of his. Even until his last days, he always made sure to be positive and loving to those he cared for. His love of family and friends is truly a lesson to us all. May God bless the whole family through this trying time.