of Greenbrier, AR
April 15, 1943 - July 4, 2016
Wallace Carlton Burnett, 73 of Greenbrier, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, July 4, 2016. Born April 15, 1943 in Pleasant Valley community south of Wooster, he was the son of the late Unis and Viola Hankins Burnett.
Carlton worked for a short time at Ward Bus Company after graduating Greenbrier High School. He then went to work for Bernard Nabholz Construction. In 1971, he started his own company, Jericho, Inc. doing underground utility work. In the mid-1980s, he started a second company, Landex Corporation, which provided heavy equipment highway work for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. His company built many roads around the state. In his later years, he worked mostly in Faulkner County doing road and utility work for Conway Corporation in subdivisions developed by Rush-Hal.
His hobbies included clearing land, building roads, farming and anything involving a CAT dozer or John Deere tractor. He loved deer hunting and went on several successful elk hunting trips. He also enjoyed many fishing trips with his wife and friends. Carlton was satisfied just slowly trolling around in the boat but his competitive fishing buddy (his wife) was anxious to get to the other fishing holes. Their group of friends also made many Jeep trips in the Ozarks. He loved to travel-especially the trips that he and Sharon made to Colorado and Alaska.
Carlton was an active member of the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the East Ford Masonic Lodge #327. His favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee: yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. He had this verse on his phone and IPad and would read it and meditated on it many times a day. Carlton loved God and was very proud of his salvation as a teen.
Carlton was hardworking, honest, loving, kind, slow to anger and forgiving. He always kept his word. That was very important to him. The key phrases that guided his life were: 1) Two wrongs don't make a right. 2) To have a friend, you must be a friend. 3) Don't worry, be happy. To his family Carlton was strong, smart and patient. He even seemed indestructible. He was deeply loved, respected and admired by all of them.
Carlton was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Glenda Burnett; and his son, Wallace Carlton Burnett II (Bud). Survivors are his wife, Sharon Hardy Burnett; his son, James Burnett of Harriet, Arkansas; his daughters, Rebeka Burnett (Kristian) of Oslo, Norway and Alison Cardin of Little Rock; his step-children, Chad Reynolds of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Holly Keelin of Greenbrier; and nine grandchildren, James Burnett (Boe), Dakota Burnett, Taylor Reynolds, Morgan Colclasure, Meghan Colclasure, Chloe Cardin, Charlie Cardin, Jonathan Selnes Bognaes and Oscar Selnes Bognaes. He is also survived by two brothers, Eddie Burnett (Evelyn) and Gary Burnett (Rose), both of Greenbrier, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, July 6 at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church on HWY. 25, south of Wooster. Services will also be at the church at 10:00am, on Thursday, July 7 with Brother Dave Masterton and Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.
Pallbearers are Jerry Coney, Coy Garrett, John Clifton, Blake Lieblong, Nicky Mahan and Rusty Acre. Honorary pallbearers are Hal Crafton, Jim Hardy, Gene Whitley, Jay McConnell, Russell McKay and Terry Stone.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Smith, Dr. Carl Landberg, Dr. Sue Tsuda and all of their staffs along with the Conway Regional Doctors and nurses for all of their excellent care. The family would also like to thank all of their family, friends and area churches for all of the love and prayers during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 6 East Pleasant Valley Road, Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier
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38 Condolence(s)
Ronnie & Carolyn Garrett
Monday, July 11, 2016
Sharon, my heart hurts for you, but I am praying for strength and comfort in the coming days for you. We are so sorry we could not come to the service as Ronnie was out of town and I had a work meeting. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Marcell
Thursday, July 7, 2016
I worked for Carlton many years. A man of his word and helped me out many times. So sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord draw this family close
Marcell Millican
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Carlton was a man of his word and I was so Blessed to work for him. So sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord draw this family close. Mark and Pam Millican.
Libby (Standridge) Newton
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Deepest condolences and prayers for Carlton's family.
BJ Ballew
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Condolences to the family; and sorry for your loss.
Carlton was an exceptional individual with unquestioned integrity. We can only strive to live the way that he did; as an example for us all.
I am fortunate to have known him.
David h starkey
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Good man great friend and boss prayers to family
Shayla Maxwell
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Sharon,
You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in the days to come. Carlton was a great man and loved by many, he will be missed.
Tim & Jackie Starkey
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Sharon, I am sorry for your loss..Stay close to the Lord he will comfort You..
Tim
Tracy McAllister
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Sharon and Family,
The girls and I know that 'so sorry' are hollow words and of little comfort. You and Carlton were so good to us over the years. So thankful he and RMC met up at Miss Ann's for breakfast 25 years ago and more thankful that you called us to say, build your house on our hill. RMC loved him like a brother and always enjoyed when the jeep went by and you had a moment to stop. Love you much,
Tracy, Carli and McKenzi
Mary Dunn
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
So glad we were able to spend some time with both of you last month. You both put up a great fight. He was so special to all of us.
D.D. and Barry Smith
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Gary and Rose, Just read about Gary's brother passing away. So sorry for your loss. Love you guys!
)scar and Diana Hensley
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Family .We know you all have a rough time ahead. While Carlton is at rest and finally at peace,Hs loving family.will miss him greatly.Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Love Oscar and Diana Hensley
Shelby hoskins
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
I'm so sorry for falls loss! Carlton was a great man!!
Kay Moss
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Carlton was in a class of very few. Honest, kind, patience, and a real man that provided for his family and friends. He was so nice to all people. Fought a fight against cancer that so many people never know what it takes out of you to keep smiling and never complain. He is in peace that he deserves. He was a friend that I respected and will always cherish his memory. My prayers are with Sharon and family.
Will brown
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
I didn't know mr. Burnett personally although my late grandfather Willard thorn did. I had the privilege to get to work with his grandson taylor reynolds and i could tell he instilled a great work ethic in him an raised a good grandson, husband legacy will live on through taylor like I do my paw paw. Love you taylor be strong I'm here for you bub
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Robinson
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joyce Quattlebaum Ballard
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in his loving arms during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David & Kim Wiedower
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
So sorry Sharon
Tonya Maxwell Beene & Family
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Robert, Cindy, Mr Eddie, Mrs Evelyn our thoughts and prayers are with all of your families during this time.
Laura Grider
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Prayers for comfort and strength for you all.....I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Linn
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very special man and he believed in me when I didn't know how to believe in myself! God bless all of you!!!
Ricky & Karla Beene
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Our deepest condolences. Prayers for you and your family. Ricky & Karla Beene
Sammie Kay Krisell
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Carlton was a wonderful person. when he would call the office or come by we would talk. He will be missed.
You are in my prayers.
Sammie Krisell
Sheila Bush
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon. I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and the family. I know he will truly be missed. He was such a good person.
Sharon Brandt Davitt
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Becky, Jimmy and family:
My sincere condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the weeks to come. He was always so kind to me! God bless you all until you meet again!
Jan Oneal
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Didn't know well but heard many great things about him over the years.
Jim Atkinson
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Keep in mind we will see him again! May the grace of God meet your needs and comfort as only He can.
You are all in our prayers
Love,
Jim & Linda
Rickey Clements
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Rickey & D. D. Matthews
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon and Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Remember all of the good times.
Linda Havens Smith
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon, Eddie, Gary, and families; I'm so sorry about Carlton. He worked so hard to get well, and fought cancer with a vengeance. I'm proud to say he is my first cousin and I always have loved all of you. May God bless you all with his comfort and some semblance of peace. It is very hard, but you can do it. I was planning to see him when you got settled at Bowman Road Hospice. I'm just sorry I didn't get the chance, but he, like my Leon struggled through all the treatments to get rid of cancer--and it just didn't happen for them. Maybe soon it will for others.
I HATE CANCER, and what it has done to so many families.
God bless, Linda.
Sarah Jetton-Ingram
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sharon and Family
So sorry for you loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Mike & Donna Jetton
Sarah Jetton-Ingram
Donna Burnett Park
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Randy and Carolyn Tyler
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love,
Randy and Carolyn Tyler
Tiffany Dunlap
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Thinking of you and your family. He fought an amazing fight and now he'll continue his life in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I love you!
Tony Leach
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
A true Southern Gentleman!!
It was my pleasure to work with Carlton on several construction projects for Conway Corp.
He will be greatly missed !!!
Sharon Hankins Pray
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
To all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take the pain and sorrow away. God bless each and every one of you during this time of your sorrow. Again, so sorry.
Bill & Linda Cossey
Monday, July 4, 2016
Our sincerest condolences to the family...so very sorry for your loss...our prayers are with you during this time...may God wrap His loving arms around you and carry you through.
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Monday, July 4, 2016
Sharon and families, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Our Heavenly Father is near, He will comfort you, surround you with strength, friends and loved ones will be near always. Love you all.