Burnett, James “Sonny”
81, passed Friday, May 6, 2022. Preceded in death by father James Morgan Burnett, mother Lillian (Agnew) Watson, brother Paul “Skeeter” Burnett, sisters Maggie (Burnett) Wilcox and Helen (Agnew) Glore. Beloved husband of 64 years to Josephine (Greco) Burnett; loving father of Theresa Burnett; brother of Marie (Burnett) Mann, John Burnett, and Charles Burnett;grandfather of Heather (Winkler) Cummings, James Winkler, and Melissa (Winkler) Vishion; great grandfather of Jacob Hinkelman, Nick Hinkelman, Bailey Winkler, John Hinkelman, Matthew Hinkelman, Camille Vishion, Genevieve Vishion, Lucas Cummings, and Patrick Cummings; dear uncle and friend to many.
Sonny was a part of many drag racing communities in the St. Louis area for many years. When he retired from drag racing, he loved attending car shows and entering his own Chevy Nova into the competition.
Services; Funeral from Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Wednesday 5/11 10:30AM for 11AM mass at Immaculate Conception (Arnold). Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-8PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I will miss you forever. You were a great brother. We shared a lot together through the years good and bad. I will cherish the memories and I know there was a great home coming for you. Give Mike and everyone else a big hug for me. Love ya forever…
I will miss you forever. You were a great brother. We shared a lot together through the years good and bad. I will cherish the memories and I know there was a great home coming for you. Give Mike and everyone else a big hug for me. Love ya forever…
Our heart felt condolences and prayers go out to Josie and all of her family during this difficult time and the days ahead. May God wrap his arms around you.
Our heart felt condolences and prayers go out to Josie and all of her family during this difficult time and the days ahead. May God wrap his arms around you.
Dad u r my best friend, my rock and hero. I love u more than words can say. My heart is broken I miss u so much. Fly high dad. RIP
Dad u r my best friend, my rock and hero. I love u more than words can say. My heart is broken I miss u so much. Fly high dad. RIP
Heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the family.
Heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the family.
I spent many weekends at your house back in my younger days and you always treated me like family. We had many great times at the garage and the track. My heart goes out to the family. You will be missed. Thanks for all the good childhood memories.
Love,
Doris (Green)
Finney
I spent many weekends at your house back in my younger days and you always treated me like family. We had many great times at the garage and the track. My heart goes out to the family. You will be missed. Thanks for all the good childhood memories.
Love,
Doris (Green)
Finney
Will miss you my friend
Will miss you my friend
Will miss you my dear friend
Will miss you my dear friend
R.I.P. my friend, we will miss you.
R.I.P. my friend, we will miss you.