RACINE – Mr. Arthur Gabriel Burnett, Sr., affectionately known as Big Art, 80, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

He was born in Anniston, AL on September 30, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Dimple (nee: Curry) Burnett, Sr.

Arthur worked for JI Case for many years before retiring in 1992.  Shortly after his retirement he suffered a stroke and had been residing and cared for at Ridgewood Care Center.

Art loved attending church, reading the Bible and praising God.  He also enjoyed fishing, watching football, baseball and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Arthur Burnett, Jr., Michael Burnett, Cheryl Burnett, Jennifer (fiancé, Eric Peterson) Burnett, Jason Burnett, Jovanti (Stacy) Brooks; many grandchildren; his siblings, Versie Hawkins, Joe (Christella) Burnett, Joyce Mangam, Nora (Michael) Misiaszek, Geraldine Burnett, Willie (Dorothy) Burnett, Etta Burrage; many nieces and nephews; and his brother-in-law Henry Boykin.  Art was also preceded in death by his sister, Georgia (A.C) Turner, brothers, Michael Burnett, Charlie Burnett, Jr., and nephews, Edward "Blue" Burnett and Lavon Burnett.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, May 1, 2017 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  The celebration of his life and Homegoing service will follow at 11:00 a.m.   He will be interred at Graceland Cemetery following the service.  Memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The Burnett family extends a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Ridgewood Care Center for the loving and professional attention Arthur received while under their care over the years.

Memorial Suggestions

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Monday, May 1, 2017

Visitation : 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Homegoing Celebration: 11:00 a.m.

Interment: Graceland Cemetery