Obituaries

Cordie Lee Burnette transitioned peacefully from his earthly life to life eternal on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home. Cordie was born December 19, 1944, in Martinsville Virginia to the late Wallace Reid Burnette, Sr. and Doris Brim Burnette. He attended Martinsville City Schools and graduated from Albert Harris High School, Class of 1963.

After graduation, Cordie enlisted into the military and served during the Vietnam War Era. After returning from the war, Cordie was employed by E.I. Dupont Company and retired after twenty-eight years of service. Cordie also worked part-time as a Tennis Instructor at Chatmoss Country Club retiring after twenty-seven years. Cordie was an Avid Photographer, taking pictures for graduations, proms, weddings, and other social events. His favorite pastime after retirement was spending time with his grandson, Golden.

Surviving to cherish precious memories include his wife, Martha Juanita Hairston-Burnette; two daughters, LaToya (Damien) B. Hairston and Martina Burnette; a brother, Wallace (Janet) Reid Burnette, Jr; two grandsons, Anthony Carlos Tracey, and David "Golden" Lee Good IlI; granddaughter, Tailyn Le’Nai Hairston; niece, Jylynne (Roy) Abboud; nephew, Shawn Burnette; step-daughter, Lisa D. Millner; step-son, James H. Millner, Jr.; two step-granddaughters, Jennifer (Travis) Fulton and Brittany Millner; four sisters-in-law, Ann M. Canty who was Special and Dedicated; Teresa (Tyrone) Jackson, Agnes H. Phanelson and Linda H. Deering; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bredamus, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 1130 Laurel Park Ave., Martinsville between the hours of 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Service.