Leo Burnett

Leo Milton Burnett, 73, of Terrell, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior March 15, 2016. Milton was born February 9, 1943 in Woodville, TX to J.B. Burnett and Velma Griffith Burnett. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday March 17, 2016 at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday March 18, 2016 at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel in Terrell, TX. After Graduation, Milton went to Massey Business College in Angelina County. He later went to work as an Accountant for Texas Power & Light, which later became TXU Energy. At the age of 58, Milton ended his career and chose to retire. Milton was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church preceding The First Baptist Church of Terrell, TX. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Ruby Neal Burnett; children Cheri Darene Newton and husband Steven; Michelle Garrett and Todd Burnett. Grandchildren; Andy Newton; Ashley Newton; Sonja Velasquez Frans and husband Joe; Jesseca Lynn Garrett; great grandchildren Daniel Martinez; Sarah Newton and Dariuas Newton. Brother Sterling Burnett and wife Bobbie; sister Helen Temple and husband Leland; brother Kenneth Burnett and wife Phyllis; sister Betty Barkley; sister in law Joyce Sullivan and husband Doc; brother-in-law Ray Neal and wife Pam.