Bobby Ray Burnett

Bobby Ray, “Fire,” Burnett of Cherokee, passed away on July 25, 2020, at the age of 66. He was born on August 01, 1953, in Mason, Texas, to Arch and Pauline Nicholas Burnett. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Mason High School in 1971 and attended Angelo State University where he received a Bachelor of Business degree and later earned a teaching certification in secondary social studies education. While attending ASU, he met and married the love of his life, Marty (Lethco) Burnett. Their 45-year marriage produced two sons, Robert and Luke, and for the rest of his life you could always find him supporting his sons at whatever activity the boys were involved in. During the 90’s, that meant lots of Boy Scouts, towing kids all over Lake LBJ, hunting, fishing, youth sports, time at the ranch, and rooting for his Dallas Cowboys. Later, that meant trips around the country to help Marty with family genealogical research and attending Professional Bull Riding events.

Bobby worked many years for Western Mattress and RC Cola. He spent over 25 years working for Town and Country/Stripes in both San Angelo and Llano before retiring to the ranch in Cherokee in 2018.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Marty Burnett; son, Robert Max Burnett and wife, Lisa, of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Luke Lenord Burnett and wife, Amanda, of San Angelo, Texas; sister, Paula Faye Barbieri, of Midland, Texas; grandchildren, Adilen of San Angelo and Eli Burnett of Fort Worth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arch and Pauline Nicholas Burnett; brother, Max Burnett; sisters, Celesta Nobles, Helen McCormick, LaJean Ramey, Nova Belle Ritter; grandson, Cooper Ray Burnett; granddaughter, Samantha Mae Burnett; and nephew, Roger Nobles.

Visitation was held on Saturday, August 01, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home immediately followed by the memorial service. Burial was held at the Gooch Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers included: Nickie Nobles, Greg Taylor, Dennis Bryan, Bob Hayter, Johnathan Killgore, Brian Simpson, Travis Shannon and Tyler Owen. Honorary pallbearers: Tolley McCormick, Mitchell Ritter, Mark Lethco, Lewis Herrington, John Moore and Paul Henry Broyles.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cherokee Home for Children, Ronald McDonald House Charities or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family on-line at <masonfuneralhome.net>. Arrangements were entrusted to Mason Funeral Home.