James Alfred Burkett

James Alfred Burkett, 89, of Atmore, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at West Florida Regional Hospital in Pensacola.

Mr. Burkett was born Feb. 24, 1930, to Claude and Patti Burkett. A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, he retired from Monsanto. He was a longtime member of Presley Street Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, as well as numerous other positions throughout the years.

The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 29, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Revs. Joseph Simpson and Dempsey Bell officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Burkett is survived by one daughter, Virginia Gail Bell; one sister, Hazel (Lavon) Smith; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other nephews, nieces and other family members.

Mr. Burkett was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Georgia Earline Burkett; one son, Gary Alfred (Donna) Burkett; one brother, Roy Lee (Betty) Burkett; two sisters, Pauline (Ralph) Womack and an infant sister, Helen Burkett.