Oren Lee Burkett Obituary (2014)

Oren Lee Burkett, age 85 of Fultondale, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was a war veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara Burkett; daughter, Debra Cleckler (Phillip); step-daughters, Tracy Ginn (Earle), and Tammy Gooch (Wesley); 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Walker Chapel Funeral Home in Fultondale with Rev. Jimmy Hammock officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Arrangements are by Walker Chapel Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 205-849-5000, Fultondale. www.walkerchapelfuneralservices.com