Jefferson P. Burnett, age 76, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on February 18, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

He was born on June 25, 1946, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, the son of the late Dallas Burnett and Lena Burnett.

Jefferson served our country in the United States Army. He also worked for Manchester Tank for 43 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Anita (Burnett) Franklin and her husband, Victor; one grandchild, Preston Franklin all of Sarasota, Florida; his sister, Carol (Burnett Sanders and her husband Bill of Crossville; and many loved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jefferson is preceded in death by his wife, Glenis Anita Burnett.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements and Care are provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.