Tom Burkett
Thomas “Tom” Ray Burkett, 67, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at a local hospital.
He was the son of the late J.B. and Irene Burkett and was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Sue Alley.
He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked many years in the Chattanooga area as a hairdresser/barber.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Terri Burkett, of Hixson, two sisters, Norma Hart and Bobbie Lovelace, both of Ooltewah, brother, Jim Burkett, of Gettysburg, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Cloyd Bell officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the VVA Chapter #203.
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Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home – Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.