Dean was born in Siloam Springs, AR and lived most of his life in Hillsboro, TX.
Service Information: A memorial will follow at a later date
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Andy Burkett and Peggy Volker; his son, James Dean Burkett; his brother, Earl Burkett; and his grandparents.
He is survived by brothers, Donald Fox of Kerens, Rusty Burkett of Waco; James Burkett and wife Mildred of Crawford; sisters, Caroline Parsons of Waco, Darlene McNiel and husband Larkin of Moody, Kathy Mathis and husband David of Whitney; two god-children; and many nieces and nephews.
Dean enjoyed camping, fishing and watching Nascar races. He will be missed by many but we know he is now healthy, painfree and fishing for that big one with his son, brother and the Master Fisherman.
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My 💙 and soul is with you brother….Best friend anyone could dream of….Love you brother. Infinity
Rest easy my friend. You will be missed by us all.
Go reat high on that Mountain brother. Hope you’re catching all the fish you want. We’ve had some good times and good laughs together. You always knew how to make someone smile even when they didn’t feel like it. I’ll never forget you or the memories we had together my friend. Rest easy. Love you Dean.
I also want to extend my condolences to the Burkett family. My heart goes out to you all.
I just found out and my condolences and prayers are with your family dean cause we are family now fly high and rest in heaven