William Robert "Bud" Burnette

January 24, 1953 - December 24, 2017

William Robert "Bud" Burnette, Jr. age 64 of Stanfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of December 24, at home. Born January 24, 1953 in Charlotte to the late William Robert (Peanut) Burnette and Essie Mae Sanders Burnette, he was #5 in a long line of 13 kids, He worked for Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for 47 years. After his father's death in 1978, he became "man of the family" taking care and helping out everyone that needed him, especially when it came to cars. With his generous heart, he never met a stranger and he always helped anyone that needed him. He was a devoted father to Jessie Ann, his heart and soul - he also loved fishing, riding his motorcycle alongside his loving wife Tammy, and being there for his family. An animal lover at heart, he rescued many pets over the years. He was a warrior battling COPD over 17 years and metastatic prostate cancer over 4 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Tammy Foster Burnette and daughter Jessica Burnette of Stanfield. He is also survived by his sisters: Betty HIll & Nancy Hartsell (Cecil) of Concord, Ruth Kisiah (David) of Mint Hill, Denise Faris (Jim) of Rock Hill, and Angie Morgan (Chris) of North Myrtle Beach. His brothers: Henry Burnette (April) of Stanfield, Lester Burnette of Mint Hill, Kenny Burnette of Stallings, Kerry Burnette (Jann) of Charlotte, and Michael Burnette (Misty) of Concord. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters - Mary Davis of Waxhaw and Debi Parker of Charlotte.