John Richard “Ricky” Burnett, 58, was born on June 21, 1959 in Louisville, and passed from this life on October 14, 2017. Mr. Burnett was a retired teamster with Local 89, and an Army Veteran. Ricky was an avid lover of history, U of L Basketball and fishing. He was a devoted husband and a very good friend. He will be dearly missed by all who truly knew his kind soul. Ricky was a great example of a good moral character and a critical thinker. He was preceded in death by his father, Birt Burnett. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, the former Gayl Small Burnett; a son Nicholas Smith; his mother, Betty Jean Tinnell; sisters, Linda Morgan (Paul), Amanda and Stacey Burnett; a brother, Doug Burnett (Kim); and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 pm Friday at KY Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Thursday at the Southern Home of Arch L. Heady & Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at, www.archlheadysouthernfh.com.