James Turner Burnette passed away while surrounded by family on January 10, 2019 at the age of 41. Born September 19, 1977 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Michael Burnette and Diana Masterson Black. James was an avid fisherman and a dedicated father who loved to spend time with his daughters. He was greatly looking forward to The Saints playing in the Superbowl this year, and will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives he has touched over the years. James is the beloved son of Michael Burnette and his wife Holly Burnette of Oldfield, Missouri and Diana Masterson Black and her husband Rickey Black of Longview, Texas; Husband of Cindy Burnette of Belle Chasse, Louisiana; Cherished father of Jewel Burnette, Kristin Burnette and Rene’ Burnette of Belle Chasse, Louisiana; Brother of Tasha Pearson of Longview, Texas and the late Van Alan Lassus Jr. of Belle Chasse, Louisiana; Grandson of Doris and the late Jimmy Masterson of New Madrid, Missouri. A special mention to James’ lifelong friends Kevin LaMaire, Tony Vestuto, Eddie Williams, and Gene Lindner all of whom graduated in the same class of 1996 from Belle Chasse High School alongside of James. James also leaves a host of nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends behind to cherish his memory. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service being held at WESTSIDE LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME located at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Please express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com
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