Richard C. Burnett, 77

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Richard C. Burnett, 77, of Hillsboro, died on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 5:53 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro with the Rev. James Hayes, pastor of St. James Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Mr. Burnett was born March 18, 1945, in Sacramento, CA, to Merrell and Anna May (Cole) Burnett. He married Linda Boerckel in 1985, in Hillsboro, and she preceded him in death.

During his career, he worked at Consolidated Coal and served as a handyman.

Mr. Burnett was a member of ABATE, UMWA and Hillsboro Moose Club. He was an animal lover, collector of odd things and was an avid motorcycle rider. He loved to paint yard ornaments and gnomes.

He is survived by his children, Michael Burnett of Hillsboro and Kyle Burnett of Taylorville.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Burnett was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to Paws Care of Montgomery County.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.basspattondeanfh.com.