of Greenbrier, AR

October 31, 1938 - July 29, 2023

James Carthel Burkett, 84, of Greenbrier passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023. He was born October 31, 1938 in Greenbrier to the late James Clarence and Ethel May Burkett. James graduated from Greenbrier High School. He retired after 40 years at Arkansas Best Freight as a truck driver. James was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Everyone who knew James, knew he was the master of all trades; he was always working on something and could do it all. James enjoyed doing leatherwork and being a member of SSAS shooting club, his alias was Arkansas Traveler. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 37 years, Shelby Jean Burkett; brothers, Jerry and John Burkett and grandson, Justin Palazzo.

James is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patsy Burkett; children, Lesa (Shayne) Finch, Charlotte (Mark) Madding, James Clayton (Heather) Burkett, Julie (Len) Vanin, Stephanie (Bill) Brown; fourteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two-great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jimmie Lee Burkett and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with burial following at Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com