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Randolph Randall Burnett, 1944-2026

Randolph Randall Burnett, age 82, of Monticello, AR passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at The Woods at Monticello in Monticello, AR. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Monticello, AR to the late John W. Burnett and Velma Sawyer Burnett. Randall was a hard worker and held many job titles in his lifetime from a log truck driver, to a gravel truck driver, to owner of a western wear store. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, he loved being a salesman, and he liked to tell jokes and make people laugh.

Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Kilgore and several brothers and sisters.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Birdie B. Howard Burnett of Monticello, AR whom he married on July 14, 1997; his son, John Burnett and wife Karen of Empire, AL; his daughter, Cindy Calabrese of Dora, AL, eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family members.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren, AR. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until service time Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Frazer’s Funeral Home.

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