Ledford Washington Burnette, 77, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Durham VA Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1932 in Franklin County. He was the son of the late Earley and Beaulah Nelms Burnette.

He is survived by his wife Betty “Janie” Vester Burnette of the home; three sons, Clinton V. Burnette and wife Mary of Rocky Mount, Ledford Earl Burnette and wife Ann of Castalia, and Joseph Bruce Burnette of Spring Hope; five grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine Cone of Newport News, VA.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Johnson Funerals and Cremations on English Road. Funeral services will be held 3 pm Friday, May 28, 2010 in Johnson’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funerals & Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.