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Russell R. Burdette, Jr

September 26, 1941 ~ February 25, 2023 (age 81) 81 Years Old
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Russell R. Burdette, Jr., 81 of Wallback went home to be with the Lord, Saturday February 25, 2023, at home after a short illness.

Born September 26, 1941, the son of the late Russell Burdette, Sr. and Naomi Neal Burdette.

He was retired from the Clay County Board of Education, Maintenance Dept., after 30 years of service. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Wallback.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Karen Hinkle Burdette; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Eva) Hinkle of Wallback, Willard (Kay) Hinkle of Mohawk, TN and sister-in-law, Patty Workman of Parkersburg. Special nieces by marriage, Kelli, Lori and Melani.

Russell was a survivor of two kidney transplants. They both enjoyed taking their antique vehicles to car shows and doing projects around the house. He was a carpenter by trade and also a graduate of Clay County High School, Class of 1959.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Sams Cemetery at Procious, WV, with Pastor Wayne Smith Officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

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Services

Graveside Service
Wednesday
March 1, 2023

1:00 PM
Sams Cemetery
Timberline Drive
Procious, WV 25164

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