Deacon Ulysses Mitchell Burnette

Ulysses M. Burnette affectionately known as “Mitch” and “Sugar Man” was born in Lumber City, Georgia on December 23, 1944, to the late Dorothy Wright and Clarence Burnette.He departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA. He attended the Glynn County School System and worked at Jekyll Authority and retired from Hercules Incorporated in 2005 after 36 years of service. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the First Friendship Baptist Church in 1978. He served as a kitchen helper and an usher. He later became a Deacon in 2012 under the leadership of Rev. Christopher Wilson.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Willie Mae Burnette; daughter, Dawana Anderson and an adopted son, Antoine Ozell of Brunswick, GA; his siblings, Helen and Fred Tompkins, Carolyn & Hubert Bess, Vernon Wright, Latonya all of Brunswick, GA, Willie and Lisa McKenzie of Tifton, GA, Daryl and Princess Wright of New Jersey; his paternal siblings, Myron (Kathy) Burnette of Suwanee, GA, Clarence and Shelia of Albany, GA, Alfreda Burnette Pool (Derek) of Dublin, GA, Joseph (Debra) Burnette of McRae, GA, Allison Burnette of Dublin, GA and Leslie Burnette of McRae, GA; sister in laws, Beverly Burnette of Alamo, Shirley (Amos) Rauls, Berdie (Fleming) Roberts, Janet (Sammie) Smith, Jacquelyn Greene, Linda Dunwoody and Sandra Moore all of Brunswick, GA; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; special friend Bernice Davis and special niece Alexis Mungin.

Due to the current state of (COVID-19) pandemic and in order to promote social distancing, anyone entering the funeral home for viewing; as well as attending all graveside services must wear a mask. We will also limit the number of persons allowed to enter the funeral home at any given period during the viewing process.  We ask that you leave the premise upon exiting the building. The family is most appreciative to each of you for all acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time in their lives.