Ernest L Burnett, 54, of Versailles, IN, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Madison, IN after a long illness.
He was born Saturday, September 30, 1961 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Son of the late Sandi and Wanda Burnett.
Ernie worked for the Shurcoat Sandblasting Company and co-owned the CS Technology Company and then drove a truck for the M& M Trucking Company and Baylor Trucking Company. He was a member of Madison Moose Lodge #109. Ernie was a drummer in the East Central Marching Band, where he graduated. He enjoyed fishing and car racing. Ernie was a good dancer and loved to dance. He also loved to joke around and to give folks a “hard time”. That was how you knew he liked you. Ernie’s favorite pastime was spending time talking around the table with his family and a cup of coffee . He will be missed by family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of almost 31 years, Victoria (Kimmon) Burnett of Versailles, IN; step-children, Brandi Holt of Lawrenceburg, IN, Garry Vest of Osgood, IN, Steven Vest of Cincinnati, OH; Brother, Greg (Linda) Burnett of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Alex Holt, Lane Vest, Sean Vest, Austin Vest, Lauren Holt, Kylie Vest, Kory Vest, Lilli Vest and Carter Vest. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janet.
Friends will be received 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, at 11:00 am with Mark Tanner officiating.
Interment will follow in the Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, IN.
Contributions may be made to the Funeral Home to defray expenses. If unable to attend, please call the office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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