Richard Ross Burnett
October 11, 1946 - February 13, 2018
Richard Ross Burnett, 71, of Altavista died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 11, 1946 in Ferrum, a son of Eva Hatcher Burnett and the late Charlie Ross Burnett. He was a retired contractor and was a real people person. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Richard G. Burnett and his wife Audrey of Staunton; one daughter, Kim B. Hodges and her husband Jamie of Lynch Station; one sister, Diane Trisler of Jonesville, LA; five grandchildren, Hannah Burnett, Amanda Ellis (Adam), Samantha Scott, Brandon Hodges (Holly) and Megan Hodges; and seven great grandchildren with an eighth on the way. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 at Burnett Family Cemetery, Ferrum by Rev. Scott Doran. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., Thursday at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the American Parkinson Disease Assoc. Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.
Richard Ross Burnett, 71, of Altavista died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 11, 1946 in Ferrum, a son of Eva Hatcher Burnett and the late Charlie Ross Burnett. He was a retired contractor and was... View Obituary & Service Information