Asheville, N.C. - Dr. David Ronald Burnette's soul slipped peacefully from his body on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, after a decade of courageously fighting cancer.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1940, in the Brush Creek community of Swain County to Don and Jessie Howard Burnette.
Following in the steps of mentoring professionals who visited the small mountain farm where he grew up, David graduated from Berry College in 1963 with a degree in business agriculture.
After spending a year on active duty with the Army Reserve, David took a job with the N.C. Co-operative Extension Service in Mitchell County and later moved to Burke County.
Upon completing a master's degree in 1972, he worked as a state 4-H specialist in bicycle and traffic safety.While living in Raleigh, he completed work toward the Doctor of Adult Education degree at N.C. State University and came to Buncombe County to serve as County Extension chairman in 1975.
In 1980, David was appointed Western District Extension director. He retired from that position in 1993. He achieved much success as district director. He received many awards including election into the W.N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1999. After retirement, he started Wildcat Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Farm in Swain County.
He retired from the Army Reserves in 2000 with a rank of lieutenant colonel. Until recently, he volunteered with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, ensuring that men and women who have served their country on active duty are treated fairly when re-entering their civilian jobs, as well as educating employers of the federal rules.
David was a supporter of the Red Cross, giving many gallons of blood through the years. When cancer prevented him from donating blood, he worked in their canteens and drove blood products to and from Charlotte for testing.
David was an enthusiastic member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving for two terms as a distinguished president. He went on to serve as District 1-A lieutenant governor. In 1999, he completed a term as distinguished governor of the Carolinas district.
In 1964, he married Carol Winfrey of Tobaccoville.
Interment: Tabor Cemetery in the Brush Creek community of Swain County, about one mile off Highway 28.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1940, in the Brush Creek community of Swain County to Don and Jessie Howard Burnette.
Following in the steps of mentoring professionals who visited the small mountain farm where he grew up, David graduated from Berry College in 1963 with a degree in business agriculture.
After spending a year on active duty with the Army Reserve, David took a job with the N.C. Co-operative Extension Service in Mitchell County and later moved to Burke County.
Upon completing a master's degree in 1972, he worked as a state 4-H specialist in bicycle and traffic safety.While living in Raleigh, he completed work toward the Doctor of Adult Education degree at N.C. State University and came to Buncombe County to serve as County Extension chairman in 1975.
In 1980, David was appointed Western District Extension director. He retired from that position in 1993. He achieved much success as district director. He received many awards including election into the W.N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1999. After retirement, he started Wildcat Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Farm in Swain County.
He retired from the Army Reserves in 2000 with a rank of lieutenant colonel. Until recently, he volunteered with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, ensuring that men and women who have served their country on active duty are treated fairly when re-entering their civilian jobs, as well as educating employers of the federal rules.
David was a supporter of the Red Cross, giving many gallons of blood through the years. When cancer prevented him from donating blood, he worked in their canteens and drove blood products to and from Charlotte for testing.
David was an enthusiastic member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving for two terms as a distinguished president. He went on to serve as District 1-A lieutenant governor. In 1999, he completed a term as distinguished governor of the Carolinas district.
In 1964, he married Carol Winfrey of Tobaccoville.
Interment: Tabor Cemetery in the Brush Creek community of Swain County, about one mile off Highway 28.
Asheville, N.C. - Dr. David Ronald Burnette's soul slipped peacefully from his body on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, after a decade of courageously fighting cancer.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1940, in the Brush Creek community of Swain County to Don and Jessie Howard Burnette.
Following in the steps of mentoring professionals who visited the small mountain farm where he grew up, David graduated from Berry College in 1963 with a degree in business agriculture.
After spending a year on active duty with the Army Reserve, David took a job with the N.C. Co-operative Extension Service in Mitchell County and later moved to Burke County.
Upon completing a master's degree in 1972, he worked as a state 4-H specialist in bicycle and traffic safety.While living in Raleigh, he completed work toward the Doctor of Adult Education degree at N.C. State University and came to Buncombe County to serve as County Extension chairman in 1975.
In 1980, David was appointed Western District Extension director. He retired from that position in 1993. He achieved much success as district director. He received many awards including election into the W.N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1999. After retirement, he started Wildcat Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Farm in Swain County.
He retired from the Army Reserves in 2000 with a rank of lieutenant colonel. Until recently, he volunteered with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, ensuring that men and women who have served their country on active duty are treated fairly when re-entering their civilian jobs, as well as educating employers of the federal rules.
David was a supporter of the Red Cross, giving many gallons of blood through the years. When cancer prevented him from donating blood, he worked in their canteens and drove blood products to and from Charlotte for testing.
David was an enthusiastic member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving for two terms as a distinguished president. He went on to serve as District 1-A lieutenant governor. In 1999, he completed a term as distinguished governor of the Carolinas district.
In 1964, he married Carol Winfrey of Tobaccoville.
Interment: Tabor Cemetery in the Brush Creek community of Swain County, about one mile off Highway 28.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1940, in the Brush Creek community of Swain County to Don and Jessie Howard Burnette.
Following in the steps of mentoring professionals who visited the small mountain farm where he grew up, David graduated from Berry College in 1963 with a degree in business agriculture.
After spending a year on active duty with the Army Reserve, David took a job with the N.C. Co-operative Extension Service in Mitchell County and later moved to Burke County.
Upon completing a master's degree in 1972, he worked as a state 4-H specialist in bicycle and traffic safety.While living in Raleigh, he completed work toward the Doctor of Adult Education degree at N.C. State University and came to Buncombe County to serve as County Extension chairman in 1975.
In 1980, David was appointed Western District Extension director. He retired from that position in 1993. He achieved much success as district director. He received many awards including election into the W.N.C. Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1999. After retirement, he started Wildcat Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Farm in Swain County.
He retired from the Army Reserves in 2000 with a rank of lieutenant colonel. Until recently, he volunteered with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, ensuring that men and women who have served their country on active duty are treated fairly when re-entering their civilian jobs, as well as educating employers of the federal rules.
David was a supporter of the Red Cross, giving many gallons of blood through the years. When cancer prevented him from donating blood, he worked in their canteens and drove blood products to and from Charlotte for testing.
David was an enthusiastic member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville, serving for two terms as a distinguished president. He went on to serve as District 1-A lieutenant governor. In 1999, he completed a term as distinguished governor of the Carolinas district.
In 1964, he married Carol Winfrey of Tobaccoville.
Interment: Tabor Cemetery in the Brush Creek community of Swain County, about one mile off Highway 28.
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