John Wendell Burnette

John Wendell Burnette, 79, of Thorsby died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Grandview Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, September 2, 1939 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Joseph Charles Burnette and the late Beatrice Chandler "Beadie" Burnette. John was a native of Chilton County and a graduate of Jemison High School. He retired from Alabama Power Company in 1995 with 33 years of service. He was an active member of Pates Chapel Baptist Church for over 50 years and member of the Pates Chapel Young at Heart group. He had a love for pets and especially his many English Bulldogs. Surviving are his Son, Darryl (Lesley) Burnette; Daughters, Melody (Mike) Burnette Jones, Jennifer (Tripp) Farrell; Grandchildren, John "Wen" (Katelyn) Wendell, II, Michael Bailey Jones, Hayes Farrell, Luke Farrell. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Charlie & Beadie Burnette; Wife, Faye Hayes Burnette; Granddaughter, Kate Burnette; Sister; Anita Ann Porter. Friends will be received from 1-2 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Pates Chapel Baptist Church. Services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Pates Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery, Jemison, AL . No flowers; Please make Donations to Pates Chapel Baptist Church: Young at Heart Fund: 190 Co. Rd. 295 Jemison, AL 35085. Pallbearers will be Mike Jones, Tripp Farrell, Wen Burnette, Bailey Jones, Neil Benson and Elton Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Hayes and Luke Farrell. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.