Charles Henry Burnett

Charles Henry Burnett, passed away September 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Swindell Burnett and David Mack Burnett and longtime friend, Larry Spurlock. Charles is survived by the love of his life and partner of 20 years, Kathleen Haas Schklar; brother, Paul Burnett; nieces, Dianne B. White and Denise B. Davis; Jill and Matt Williams, Douglas Kasselberg, Nancy Briggs, Lynda Briggs; and grandchildren, Caroline Hayes Williams, Carter Edward Williams, Damean Lee Burnett, Bri Burnett, and Eli Daniel.

An admirer of cars, old and new, Charles had a career managing parking garages throughout Tennessee for many years. Later he became a small business owner and meticulously restored furniture and car interiors for friends and clients across the South. Charles loved dancing and frequently traveled to dance competitions and taught ballroom dance classed for 35 years. While living in Atlanta, Charles took great pride in working with the Special Olympics.

Charles will be greatly missed by close friends Lee Mickler-Creech and Louisa Bowers, Marleen and Bob Finney, William Sandy, William Clem, Charles Spurlock, June Anderson, Linda and J.R. Franklin, Cheryl and Brad Petrie, Freweini Tekle, Frances Ball and Nigel Gwee, Suzanne Burke and Jack Jaubert, Jeanne and Rabbi Harry Danziger and Heather Boyet.

A celebration of his life will be at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home, 201 25th Avenue North, Nashville, TN Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.