Johnnie Burchett

A celebration of life service for Mr. Johnnie H. Burchett, age 86 of Cookeville, were held Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Pastor Bobby Moore officiated. His family received friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Social distancing and the use of masks were appreciated. Mr. Burchett died April 9th, 2021. Born October 4, 1934, Johnnie owned his own garage in California and worked as a mechanic for years. Upon returning to Cookeville, TN, Johnnie went back into the family business of carpentry. Johnnie loved to fish and loved to go camping. He loved football, golf, bowling, baseball and softball. He spent his "Grandpa" years watching all his family playing these sports. Johnnie loved his family most of all. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Alta Mae (Davis) Burchett; son, Edward K. Burchett; daughter, Mary Jane Burchett Hamlet; brothers, Harold, Nevil, and Mineth "Doc" Burchett. Johnnie is survived by sisters, June Cowan, Dorothy Thomas and Loretta Gaw; and brother, Jimmy (Mildred) Burchett. Also, Johnnie is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Thompson Burchett; son, John David (Deborah) Burchett; daughter-in-law, Lori Burchett; grandchildren, Dave (Amber) Burchett, Brandy (Jon) Pryor, Bobbie (Jason) Bowen, Kelsey Hamlet, Nick (Shelbey) Hamlet, and Alyson Hamlet; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asked memorial contributions be made to the family help with final expenses. Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.