Sammy Arthur Burnette

Sammy Arthur Burnette age 73 of Raccoon, KY, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 15, 2022, while a patient at Pkeville Medical Center. Sammy was born on May 19, 1949, the son of the late Pauline Thompson Burnette & Lacey Quentin Burnette. Sammy was raised on Stonecoal in Pikeville, Ky before moving to Raccoon, Ky in 1970 where he resided the rest of his years after marrying the love of his life. He shared 49 years with his beautiful wife, Shelia Burnette, until her death in May 2019. Sammy was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie Burnette of Stonecoal, and grandparents, Arthur & Effie Thompson of Thompson's Branch and Corbert & Unda Burnette of Stonecoal Sammy is survived by his two daughters, Angela (Patrick) Lester and Cynthia (Johnny) Adkins. He also has two very special grandchildren that he adored, Mackensi Faith Lester and his buddy for life, grandson, Jacob Keith Justice. In addition, Sammy is survived by two brothers, Larry Burnette & Gary Burnette, both of Stonecoal. He was also survived by his brother-in-Law that was more like a brother to him, Arthur Lowe, two special sisters-in-law, Sharon Lowe & Karen Bentley, and two special little girls that seemed like granddaughters to him, Annie & Ellie Lowe all of Raccoon. Sammy had a host of friends that he had made over the years through his employment with Coca-Cola (as a young man), as a coal miner at Standard Sign, Leslie & Grace Coal companies, and finally finishing his working years at Kellogg's. Some of Sammy's dearest friends were attained through his love and desire to serve the Lord. He was proud to call Grassy Freewill Baptist his home church since September 1979 and loved each and every person in that congregation. Sammy loved to garden and delighted in sharing his harvest with others. He loved to mow grass and keep his yard looking great. Sammy's real passion was spending time with his children & grandchildren, especially his time every Saturday night with his grandson, Jacob Justice. Sammy was so proud of his family and never failed to tell his children and grandchildren what they meant to him, even up to his final days. His daughters describe Sammy as their hero. Services honoring the life of Sammy Burnette will be held at Lucas & Sons Funeral Home on Monday, October 17, 2022, with visitation at 6:00 followed by services at 7:00. The funeral will be in the chapel on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 1:00. Entombment will follow in the RH. Ratliff Mausoleum at Shelbiana, Ky. The family asks that you please remember them in your prayers in the upcoming days as they live without their beloved Sammy