Marvin Burkett of Avery passed away, Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1937 to H.W. and Clara Campbell Burkett in Odell, Texas. Mr. Burkett worked cattle on his ranch and loved his family and grandchildren. He was a former President and Vice President of the International Guard Union Of America for many years. Mr. Burkett was a Mason at the Avery Lodge 921, AF & AM and was a retired security guard with Day and Zimmerman for 47 years and a member of the Avery Methodist Church. He was a great provider for his family. His parents and brother, Carlton “Cobb” Burkett preceded him death.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Ann Burkett, 2 sons, Terry Burkett and wife Melissa and Stacey Burkett and wife Tara, 1 daughter of Kathy Burkett Castaneda and husband Eddy all of Avery, grandchildren; John Thornsberry and wife Courtney, Wade Burkett and wife Lauren, Jake Buckett and wife Lauren, Juliana Burkett, Garrett Burkett and Kristen Burkett, 1 sister in law, Venda Burkett of DeKalb and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home. Burial followed at English Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.
