David Allen Burnette, age 63, of Englewood, Tennessee, and formerly of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Turkey Creek Tennova Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born July 14, 1960, in Rockwood. David loved Sci-Fi and was an avid Star Wars and Star Trek fan and collector. He spent much time with his nieces and nephews who were like younger sisters and brothers and made an influential impact on them, especially in his taste in music and movies. David was soft-hearted and kind and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Claude “Gene” and Helen Burnett; and sister: Sandra Wison.

Survivors include his brother: Michael Eugene Burnette of Athens, Tennessee; sister: Kathy and Norman Gallagher of Athens, Tennessee; nieces and nephews: Amanda and Dustin White and family, Heather Gallagher, Diane and Greg Kilpatrick and family, Matthew Burnette and family, Chris Burnette, William Burnette, Alicia Davis and family, Parker and Kendra Thomas and family, Ashley Thomas and family; and other relatives and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been made. A private family gathering will be held Friday, May 3, 2024. Location and times will be shared by the family with attendees.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.