Donald Lee “Don Don” Burnett 57, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Luther Donald Burnett and Donna Jean Styles Burnett. He was preceded in death by son Christopher Dane Burnett, parents Luther and Donna Burnett, grandparents Luther and Oberia Burnett, grandparents Willie Lee and Bonnie Styles. Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Lynn “My Baby” Wentz Burnett, son Jalen “Jaswin” Blake Ashe (Lauren), daughter Samantha “The Brat” B. Laird (Cole), daughter Tara “Pidder” L. Burnett, and son Jeremiah “Bubba” C. Burnett (Taylor). The absolute centers of his world, his grandchildren Gracie “Flossy Mae” Ashe, Owen “Owee” Ashe, Eleanor “Miss Priss” Ashe, Braxton “Fellars” Burnett, and Slade “Hunior” Laird. Sister Deanna “Deandralina” B. Bradshaw (Tracy). Nieces Caley “Bug” Wheeler (Colton) and Olivia “Tater” Bradshaw.
He was retired from Kimberly Clark, and was currently employed at Barnette and Coates insurance where he put pride in his work and his customer service matched no other. He was the former owner/operator of Big Don’s Bait & Tackle Shop and STJ’s Inflatables and Inflation station.
He was a lifetime Clemson fan and IPTAY member since he was 12 years old. He love to grill hotdogs in the snow, travel from mountains to beach, fishing, many years of softball, and spending time with his precious family. He loved his family unconditionally, and there was not a single event he missed. You would recognize his voice when you heard “What’s up Cuz?”
He was a local hero and pillar of our community supporting our four High Schools and many, many charities and foundations. He was an avid supporter of small businesses, especially McFarlan’s Bakery. There are no words to express how wonderful a man he was.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Don Don Memorial Scholarship. Checks may be made out to the Don Don Memorial Scholarship and mailed to 1524 Lamy Drive, Hendersonville NC 28792.
He held fast in his faith and exemplified what a faithful Christian walk looks like.
Service will be held at Mud Creek Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 25th at 3 pm. The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm.