Joseph Earl “Joe” Burnett

Joseph Earl“Joe”

Burnett, 1952–2024

71, of Howardwick, Texas died Friday, February 23, 2024 in Howardwick, Texas.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon.

Cremation and arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Joe was born November 9, 1952 in Clovis, New Mexico, to Irene Langford Burnett and Joe Burnett, Sr. He had been a resident of Howardwick the past 10-plus years. Joe worked in ranching and in agriculture, prior to his retirement. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and music. Joe loved land and had a deep connection with ranching and its history, and was into the Western cowboy culture. His quote that he would always say was, “There are two things they will never make more of, land and time.” He always carried the persona of a cowboy.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jody Burnett; and a sister, Kathy.

Survivors include his daughter, Tara Williams, and husband, John, of Houston; his sisters, Barbara Nyback, Jolene Russell, and Elaine Lindley; and his grandchildren, Brianna Burnett and Clayton Burnett, both of Canyon, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon.

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