Earl Wayne Burnett Sr.

Mr. Earl Wayne Burnett, Sr., 82, passed away at 10:40 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, in Kannapolis.

Mr. Burnett was born September 15, 1941 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Murry Lee Burnett and Ruth Caroline Furr Burnett. He was an avid pool player. Earl was a former race car driver at the old Concord Speedway. He also played softball at Cannon Mills. Mr. Burnett owned and operated Saturday Night Lounge in Kannapolis before retiring.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth Starnes; and two brothers, Melvin and Floyd Burnett.

Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Patty Jo Wilhelm Burnett; two children, Sherri Timonere and husband Paul of Concord, and Earl W. Burnett, Jr. and wife Nanette of Kannapolis; granddaughter, April Simpson and husband Matt; and one great granddaughter, Ivey Simpson.