Rodney C Burnett's Obituary
Rodney C. Burnett, 69, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his home.
Rodney was born March 30, 1947, of Santa Rosa, CA, to Raymond Claud and Clara Bell (Routson) Burnett. He was a tire builder for Firestone in Decatur for 15 years. He loved computers and electronics.
He is survived by his two sons, Dave (Gynnifer) Burnett of Land O’Lakes, FL and Ronald (Wendy) Burnett of Paducah, KY; four grandchildren, Brentyn, Cydne, Richard and Jason; two sisters, Ruth and Joyce.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and his best friend, Sonny Warren.
Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Rodney C. Burnett will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery in Oakley. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.
The family of Rodney C. Burnett is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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