Kenneth Stephens Burkett

Kenneth Stephens Burkett, 71, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born on September 27, 1948 to the late Samuel Royce Burkett and Mittie Whisnant Burkett. Kenneth was a faithful member of El Bethel Baptist Church. He had worked at Drexel Furniture and later worked and retired from Western Carolina Center (JIRDC). He loved to share his faith in Jesus to everyone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and twin infant sister.

Kenneth is survived by his brothers, Keith Burkett (Elaine) and Gary Burkett (Louise); sister, Joyce B. Maney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenneth will lie in state from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A service will be at 11:00am Monday, July 20, 2020 at El Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, or you may watch the service on El Bethel's Facebook page. At other times, the family will be at Gary’s home.

Memorial contributions may be made to El Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 2518, Morganton, NC 28680.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.