Pallbearers
Jyman Ferguson • Antoine Harries Tony King • Alexander Powell Moses Marshall • Keith Washington
Flower Bearers Tamitha King • Keisha King
Acknowledgements Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words That any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part.
In Loving Memory Of
Walter L. Burt Sunrise
August 6, 1946
Sunset
April 18, 2016
Special thanks to Vitas Hospice and Dr. Keefe, Oncologist.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Visitation: 11:00 a.m. • Service: 12 Noon
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 1830 West Hadley Street • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reverend Dennis Daniels - Officiating
Obituary
Order of Service
WALTER L. BURT was born on August 6, 1946 to the union of Essie D. Burt and Willie Ed Burt in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Walter accepted Christ as his savior and united with Galilee Church in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He also received his elementary education in Kosciusko.
Musical Prelude......................................................Organ
Walter moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and united with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. He continued his education at Roosevelt Jr. High and graduated from North Division High School.
Prayer.......................................Reverend Dennis Daniels
Walter was united in holy matrimony with Betty Jean (King) Burt on August 10, 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Acknowledgement of Cards and Condolences...........................Courtney Picket
He began working at an early age. Walter wanted to buy a car at the age of 16, and he did. Later on, he later worked at Patrick Cudahy meat packing plant. He became employed by International Trucking (Navistar) as a molder for 21 years until his retirement. Walter was hardworking and loved his job. His coworkers called him “Bam Bam”. He never missed a Union meeting. In his leisure, Walter enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, traveling, playing pool (in his younger days), being outdoors, watching Westerns, and playing scratch-offs with a cigarette hanging from his lip. He was very grateful for his family that became caregivers during his home hospice: his wife, Betty; daughter, Lynn; granddaughter, Mercedes; and grandson, Tony (Tashekia). Walter L. Burt departed this life on April 18, 2016, after fighting a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Essie D. Burt; father, Willie Ed Burt; brothers, “Georgie Boy”, Ray C. Burt and James Burt; sister, Jean Nash. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Betty Jean Burt; son, Anthony Burt; stepdaughters, Melinda (Moses) Marshall, Theresa King and Barbara King; stepson, Peter King; brothers, Monte Burt and Royal Burt; sisters, Mary Burt and Doris Owens; one aunt; special cousin, Larry Burt of California; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Processional.....................................Minister and Family Scripture...................................Reverend Dennis Daniels
Poem................................................................Lisa Gross Solo..........................................................Elizabeth Cook
Remarks (limit two minutes)................Family & Friends Obituary..................................................Courtney Picket Solo....................................................Sister Aljean Jones Remarks/ Words of Encouragement........Reverend Dennis Daniels Final Viewing............................Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Director in Charge Recessional......................................................................
Interment
Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Repast
3:00 p.m. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 1830 West Hadley Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A Letter toWalter Goodbye, Walter. You will be missed in my heart. I think about how you stepped into my heart and you will always be there. My kids love you. We had some good times together. My mother loved you too—the first time she met you, Walter. Thank you for 44 years. I will love you forever. I know God loves you more. No more pain, Bam. From your wife, Betty