Paul E. Burnett, 70, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his home.  He was born in July of 1947, in Lafayette, to the late Edward and Ethel Carlisle Burnett.  Paul graduated from Central Catholic High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

On November 4, 1972, he married Mary Lou in Lafayette and she preceded him in death on September 13, 2008.  Paul was a loving husband, father and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. 

Paul was a Truck Driver for TNT Holland for several years and retired in 2004.    He had formerly worked at ALCOA.  

Surviving are his children Belinda “Cookie” (Larry) Gipson of Stockwell, Bobby “Boonie” (Debi) Burnett of Elizabethtown, KY, Kimberly (Craig) Horn, Donald (Tina) Burnett of all Lafayette, grandchildren Shawnda Lumley, Brandon Gipson, Brooke Vermilya, Jessica Hendren, Melissa LaFollette, Samantha Cappello, Marcas Burnett, Lauren Michael, Cole Warford, Brittney Burnett, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.  Also surviving is his brothers David Burnett,  Steve (Janet) Burnett all of Lafayette, John (Deb) Burnett of Panama City Beach, FL and Bruce (Mitzi) Burnett of Melbourne, FL.  Paul was preceded in death by a brother Larry Burnett.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel,  400 Twyckenham Blvd.  Service will be at 12:00 pm on Sunday, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Dave Duncan officiating.  Interment will be at Johnson Cemetery in Stockwell.