John Roy Burnett

John Roy Burnett, 64, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past three years, formerly of Gardnerville, NV, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born April 3, 1955 in Merced, CA.

John was a loving son, father, brother and friend. He loved spending quality time with his children and his 11 grandchildren.  He loved skiing, traveling, and a good football game. John was a successful realtor, builder and entrepreneur. In real estate he was known for helping others and making things happen when no one else could or would. He was always upbeat and no matter what was going on in his world, he was able to find the good and something uplifting to say about it. John was a caring man who found great happiness in helping others. He always looked at the bright side of life.

He is survived by his loving mother, Avanelle Reese of Cape Coral; three loving children, Shannon Gronich of Satellite Beach, FL, Benjamin Burnett (Michelle) of Palatka, FL, and Amanda Lorraine (Devin) of Richland, WA: three siblings, Darlene Wiksveen (Tore) of Cape Coral, Judy Burnett of Reno, NV, and Sharon Clark, of Stagecoach, NV; eleven grandchildren, Alexander, Makayla, Gabriel, Jeremy, Glenn, Emma, Julian, Abigail, Madeleine, Emilee, and Savannah; as well as several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his father, Roy Matthew Burnett; as well as a brother, Roger David Burnett.

Family requests contributions to the charity of your choice, in honor of John Burnett.

The family hosted an intimate family memorial on March 19, 2020. A formal service will be announced at a later date to accommodate a larger gathering. Details to be announced via www.MullinsMemorial.com 

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.