Will Burnett, Lover of Children, Friend of Many, Died Today
Will Burnett, one of the area’s best known and loved citizens, died early Thursday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He suffered a stroke about two years ago and had been in failing health since that time. He had been in the hospital about two weeks prior to death.
Bill was born in Wichita Falls Sept. 16, 1884, and with exception of four years on the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie he lived in Wichita County. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Burnett. His mother died when he was four, and he was reared by his grandmother the late Mrs. R. E. Humphreys.
He was married Jan. 1, 1911, to Miss Maggie Denny, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denny, pioneers of the area. Burnett, cattleman and oilman, has left an indelible mark on the memory of all who knew him. His keen interest in the Welfare of youth merits emulation.
His interest in cattle had its beginning when Bill was a small boy caring for motherless calves belonging to his father and two cousins, the late Burk and Tom donated the beef to feed boys and Burnett. He started in the ranching business in 1908 with capital of 1,974. At time of death he had ranches in Texas and Oklahoma.
Burnett was quick to pay tribute to the host of friends, who extended kindness and consideration to him during the depression days when he was in financial straits. A host of folk can pay the same kind of tribute to Bill Burnett today.
Bill was an avid baseball fan. His interest began many years ago. He was pitcher for the Iowa Park team when it was first organized. In 1912 he built a baseball park where Thompson Tool Co. now stands. The Will Burnett Field across from the Youth Center attests to his interest in sports for youth. He has purchased suits, equipment, and donated cash and trophies many times to afford the young people an opportunity to play his favorite game.
For many years Mr. Burnett donated the beef to feed boys and girls participating in the Junior Livestock division of Texas-Oklahoma Fair. He was presented several plaques and golf pins by county and state FFA chapters and was proud of honorary memberships in FFA chapters.
Even though Bill was known far and wide as rancher, oilman and philanthropist, his character was summed up in his own words: “I like children, good friends, good horses and cattle.”
Funeral service will be Friday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist church. Rev. Homer W. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery under direction of Tanner Funeral Home.
Surviving are the widow: four sisters: Mmes, Marguerite Epperson of Ryan, Okla., E.V. George of Norman, Okla., Harold Evans of Ft. Worth, Jane Bartling of Waurika, Okla.; three brothers; Bruce of Ft. Worth, Clabe and Roy of Ryan.
Taken from the Iowa Park Herald dated: July 2, 1964.
Contributor: Robert Johnson (47228601)
Will Burnett, one of the area’s best known and loved citizens, died early Thursday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He suffered a stroke about two years ago and had been in failing health since that time. He had been in the hospital about two weeks prior to death.
Bill was born in Wichita Falls Sept. 16, 1884, and with exception of four years on the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie he lived in Wichita County. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Burnett. His mother died when he was four, and he was reared by his grandmother the late Mrs. R. E. Humphreys.
He was married Jan. 1, 1911, to Miss Maggie Denny, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denny, pioneers of the area. Burnett, cattleman and oilman, has left an indelible mark on the memory of all who knew him. His keen interest in the Welfare of youth merits emulation.
His interest in cattle had its beginning when Bill was a small boy caring for motherless calves belonging to his father and two cousins, the late Burk and Tom donated the beef to feed boys and Burnett. He started in the ranching business in 1908 with capital of 1,974. At time of death he had ranches in Texas and Oklahoma.
Burnett was quick to pay tribute to the host of friends, who extended kindness and consideration to him during the depression days when he was in financial straits. A host of folk can pay the same kind of tribute to Bill Burnett today.
Bill was an avid baseball fan. His interest began many years ago. He was pitcher for the Iowa Park team when it was first organized. In 1912 he built a baseball park where Thompson Tool Co. now stands. The Will Burnett Field across from the Youth Center attests to his interest in sports for youth. He has purchased suits, equipment, and donated cash and trophies many times to afford the young people an opportunity to play his favorite game.
For many years Mr. Burnett donated the beef to feed boys and girls participating in the Junior Livestock division of Texas-Oklahoma Fair. He was presented several plaques and golf pins by county and state FFA chapters and was proud of honorary memberships in FFA chapters.
Even though Bill was known far and wide as rancher, oilman and philanthropist, his character was summed up in his own words: “I like children, good friends, good horses and cattle.”
Funeral service will be Friday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist church. Rev. Homer W. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery under direction of Tanner Funeral Home.
Surviving are the widow: four sisters: Mmes, Marguerite Epperson of Ryan, Okla., E.V. George of Norman, Okla., Harold Evans of Ft. Worth, Jane Bartling of Waurika, Okla.; three brothers; Bruce of Ft. Worth, Clabe and Roy of Ryan.
Taken from the Iowa Park Herald dated: July 2, 1964.
Contributor: Robert Johnson (47228601)
Will Burnett, Lover of Children, Friend of Many, Died Today
Will Burnett, one of the area’s best known and loved citizens, died early Thursday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He suffered a stroke about two years ago and had been in failing health since that time. He had been in the hospital about two weeks prior to death.
Bill was born in Wichita Falls Sept. 16, 1884, and with exception of four years on the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie he lived in Wichita County. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Burnett. His mother died when he was four, and he was reared by his grandmother the late Mrs. R. E. Humphreys.
He was married Jan. 1, 1911, to Miss Maggie Denny, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denny, pioneers of the area. Burnett, cattleman and oilman, has left an indelible mark on the memory of all who knew him. His keen interest in the Welfare of youth merits emulation.
His interest in cattle had its beginning when Bill was a small boy caring for motherless calves belonging to his father and two cousins, the late Burk and Tom donated the beef to feed boys and Burnett. He started in the ranching business in 1908 with capital of 1,974. At time of death he had ranches in Texas and Oklahoma.
Burnett was quick to pay tribute to the host of friends, who extended kindness and consideration to him during the depression days when he was in financial straits. A host of folk can pay the same kind of tribute to Bill Burnett today.
Bill was an avid baseball fan. His interest began many years ago. He was pitcher for the Iowa Park team when it was first organized. In 1912 he built a baseball park where Thompson Tool Co. now stands. The Will Burnett Field across from the Youth Center attests to his interest in sports for youth. He has purchased suits, equipment, and donated cash and trophies many times to afford the young people an opportunity to play his favorite game.
For many years Mr. Burnett donated the beef to feed boys and girls participating in the Junior Livestock division of Texas-Oklahoma Fair. He was presented several plaques and golf pins by county and state FFA chapters and was proud of honorary memberships in FFA chapters.
Even though Bill was known far and wide as rancher, oilman and philanthropist, his character was summed up in his own words: “I like children, good friends, good horses and cattle.”
Funeral service will be Friday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist church. Rev. Homer W. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery under direction of Tanner Funeral Home.
Surviving are the widow: four sisters: Mmes, Marguerite Epperson of Ryan, Okla., E.V. George of Norman, Okla., Harold Evans of Ft. Worth, Jane Bartling of Waurika, Okla.; three brothers; Bruce of Ft. Worth, Clabe and Roy of Ryan.
Taken from the Iowa Park Herald dated: July 2, 1964.
Contributor: Robert Johnson (47228601)
Will Burnett, one of the area’s best known and loved citizens, died early Thursday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He suffered a stroke about two years ago and had been in failing health since that time. He had been in the hospital about two weeks prior to death.
Bill was born in Wichita Falls Sept. 16, 1884, and with exception of four years on the 6666 Ranch at Guthrie he lived in Wichita County. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Burnett. His mother died when he was four, and he was reared by his grandmother the late Mrs. R. E. Humphreys.
He was married Jan. 1, 1911, to Miss Maggie Denny, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Denny, pioneers of the area. Burnett, cattleman and oilman, has left an indelible mark on the memory of all who knew him. His keen interest in the Welfare of youth merits emulation.
His interest in cattle had its beginning when Bill was a small boy caring for motherless calves belonging to his father and two cousins, the late Burk and Tom donated the beef to feed boys and Burnett. He started in the ranching business in 1908 with capital of 1,974. At time of death he had ranches in Texas and Oklahoma.
Burnett was quick to pay tribute to the host of friends, who extended kindness and consideration to him during the depression days when he was in financial straits. A host of folk can pay the same kind of tribute to Bill Burnett today.
Bill was an avid baseball fan. His interest began many years ago. He was pitcher for the Iowa Park team when it was first organized. In 1912 he built a baseball park where Thompson Tool Co. now stands. The Will Burnett Field across from the Youth Center attests to his interest in sports for youth. He has purchased suits, equipment, and donated cash and trophies many times to afford the young people an opportunity to play his favorite game.
For many years Mr. Burnett donated the beef to feed boys and girls participating in the Junior Livestock division of Texas-Oklahoma Fair. He was presented several plaques and golf pins by county and state FFA chapters and was proud of honorary memberships in FFA chapters.
Even though Bill was known far and wide as rancher, oilman and philanthropist, his character was summed up in his own words: “I like children, good friends, good horses and cattle.”
Funeral service will be Friday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist church. Rev. Homer W. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Highland cemetery under direction of Tanner Funeral Home.
Surviving are the widow: four sisters: Mmes, Marguerite Epperson of Ryan, Okla., E.V. George of Norman, Okla., Harold Evans of Ft. Worth, Jane Bartling of Waurika, Okla.; three brothers; Bruce of Ft. Worth, Clabe and Roy of Ryan.
Taken from the Iowa Park Herald dated: July 2, 1964.
Contributor: Robert Johnson (47228601)
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