Jame E. Burkett

The Joplin Globe, February 8, 1939, page 3

Burkett Rites Held

Larussell, Mo. Feb. 7. -- Funeral services for James E. Burkett were held at the Baptist church here Sunday.  Mr. Burkett, 90 years old, died at his home here February 2.  He was born in Tennessee.  Survivors are two sons, W. H. Burkett of Kansas City and Horace Burkett of Larussell and two daughters, Mrs. A. L . Rutherford of Kansas City and Mrs. Maltby Baker at home.  Burial was in Harvey Cemetery.