Ronald William Burnett, 77, of Merritt Island, FL, passed away Monday January 13, 2025.
He was born May 27, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Charles E. Burnett and Irene L. (Lutz) Burnett.
Ron graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country during the Vietnam era. His time in the military, serving in the 1st Calvery, helped form his passion for military history. Ron had a love for the outdoors, some of his favorite outdoor pastimes were boating and fishing, especially with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed volunteering at the Florida State Parks, accumulating 5,561 volunteer hours. He was a master with his hands and was very good at carpentry work which he learned from his father. Ron could often be found in his favorite spot sitting on his front porch and talking with everyone who walked by.
Ron is survived by his sons, Kenneth (wife, Veronica) Burnett and David (wife, Laurie) Burnett; his daughter, Deonna (husband, Jimmy) Stewart; his sons, Matthew (wife, Rebecca) Coxe and Andrew (wife, Alex) Burnett; his grandchildren, Amber Anderson, Joshua Burnett, Erika Connelly, Jackie Burnett, Tiffany Burnett, Vanessa Burnett and Jimmy Stewart; his great-grandchild, Isaias Burnett; his brothers, Sam Burnett, Charles Burnett, Jr.; his sisters, Jean Johnson and Judy Kuhn and his brother, Jerry Burnett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Terry Burnett and his sister, Barbara Jo Ailes.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating.
Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens Hero’s of Honor and Glory section. Military rites will be conducted by our local veteran organizations.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ron’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
