Joseph L. Burnett

Devoted husband of 61 years to Wanda (née Leach).  Cherished father to Joseph Jr. (Cindy).  Dear grandfather to Jennifer (Darren) Dooley, Christen (Alex) McDulin, Joey (Ashley) Burnett. Great-Grandpa to Emma, Tyler, Ethan, Drew, Aiden, Eyan, Kamden, Ella, and  great-great Grandpa to Jasmine.  Survived by brother George (Helen) Burnett and sister Betty (Lolan) Redden, brothers-in-law Hubert Prewitt, Don Angel, R.L. Leach, sister-in-law Kathleen Fredericks, and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Delphia (Bird) Burnett, sisters Doris Wood, Pauline Prewitt, Pat Angel, Roscoe Burnett, brothers-in-law Dave Wood, Ned Fredericks and sister-in-law Jeannie Leach. He leaves behind so many precious lifelong friends.

Joe was a true man of God who gently and lovingly lived his faith.  His strength of spirit would fill a room brightening the lives of all who knew him.  He was and always will be our light cheering us on through this world, until we meet again.  We are all better because he lived.  “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.”  II Timothy 4:8.  “…He has clothed me with garments of salvation, and has covered me with a robe of righteousness…”. Isaiah 61:10

He peacefully passed away in the presence of his family on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 83.  The family warmly invites you to the visitation on Tuesday, December 21 from 5p-7p at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Liberty Township, OH, 45044.