Orville Milton Burnette

With a heavy heart, I’d like to share that my beloved father, Orville Milton Burnette, passed away peacefully today, December 27th, at home, surrounded by love and care.

He lived a life filled with faith, kindness, and devotion to family and friends. His steadfast Christian faith and generous spirit touched everyone who knew him, and his legacy of love and caring for others will continue to inspire us all.

I am grateful for the many blessings he shared and the joy he brought into our lives. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Orville Burnette, age 84 passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, February 18, 1941 in Manchester, Ky to Walter Burnett and Belle (Thompson) Burnette. He was a member of the Mud Lick Baptist Church and worked in the coal mines for Shamrock Coal Co.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: James Burnett and daughter-in-law: Abbie Burnette; his grandchildren: Kristen Baker and husband Charlie and Hannah Burnett; his great grandchild: Raegann Baker and a special other: Angie Burnett.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter Burnett and Belle Burnette; his wife: Ruth Burnette; his son: Alan Burnette; his brother : Everett Burnett and his grandson: Christopher Burnette.

Funeral Services for Orville Burnette will be conducted on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00 P. M. at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Harold Jones will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Burnette-Thompson Cemetery.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday after 12:00 P. M. until funeral time at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Rominger Funeral Home.