Mr. Albert Burnette, Jr.

March 28, 1941 - September 10, 2020

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mr. Albert Burnette, age 79, who passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. REVEREND ALBERT BURNETTE, JR. was born on March 28, 1941 to the late Albert and Zery Mae Massey Burnette. He was lovingly called “AB” by the family. He was united in marriage to Brenda Buie and two sons were born to this union. Albert attended Hinton Beckwood Elementary School and Horton High School. He graduated from Merrick Moore High School. He received his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics from North Carolina Central University where he taught for a while. He joined Haw River Baptist Church at an early age. Albert as licensed and ordained as a Minister at White Rock Holy Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is survived by his sons, Albert Burnice Burnette, Aaron Burnette; two sisters, Rev. Patricia Anne Carrington and Geraldine Bright; one brother Norman (Lank) Burnette (Carolyn), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Albert Burnette, Jr. served our country in the United States Army. We honor him for his service and dedication. A graveside service of celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Glennview Memorial Park, 2515 NC Highway 55, Durham, North Carolina 27713, with viewing at 10:30 a.m. In every effort to protect our families and their guests, face coverings are required.