Alton M. Burnette

Alton Marvin Burnette, 73, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3. He was predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Vera Mae Burnette; his in-laws, Jim and Nell Hagy; and brother-in-law, Jim Hagy, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn; children, Brian Burnette (Susan), Roanoke, and Anita Adkins (Fred), Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren, Ray and Jeffrey Burnette; and sister, Judy Burnette, along with nieces and many family and friends.

Alton was employed at Carter Machinery in Salem for 45 years, retiring in 2017. He was a dedicated lifelong member of Oakland Baptist Church where he served as deacon chair. He was a kind, mild-mannered man who was dedicated to his family. His favorite pastimes were singing in the church choir (where he first met Carolyn), maintaining a beautiful yard and flower beds, watching basketball and golf, and spending time with Carolyn.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, April 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Simpsons Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke. The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home with Scotty Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com

Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.