Gary Alonzo Burnette

Mr. Gary Alonzo Burnette, age 77, of Sanford, NC and formerly of Pittsboro, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

The Obituary

Gary Alonzo Burnette was born on June 22, 1948, in Pittsboro, North Carolina, to the late Julius Burnette and Rever Crutchfield Burnette. Gary departed this life on October 30, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Gary received his education in the Chatham County School System and graduated from Horton High School in 1967.

Gary joined Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age.

He held various jobs throughout his life and was last employed by The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC, in the Culinary Department.

He loved cooking, family gatherings, and sitting on the front porch with his music and his tobacco pipe.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Julius Burnctte; mother, Rever Burnette; brother, Ralph Burnette; grandmother, Ollie Burnette; and cousin, Dorothy Gales.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Sandra Horton of Pittsboro, NC; brother, Roscoe (Lin) Burnette of Mebane, NC; aunt, Mable Brooks of Durham, NC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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