Ricki Lee Burnett

January 29, 1955 - September 5, 2018

Ricki Lee Burnett, age 63 of Bowling Green passed away September 5, 2018 at the DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. The family is honoring Ricki’s decision of cremation. Bibb-Veach Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation rites. Ricki was born January 29, 1955 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the son of Leslie Jr. and Shirley Johnson Burnett. Survivors include his mother Shirley Williams; 2 sons Shawn Burnett (Mandy Jo) of Bowling Green, Craig Burnett (Mandy Lynn) of Bowling Green; 5 grandchildren Kayden Burnett, Kamden Burnett, Kannon Burnett, Austin Sloan (Ashley), Landon Burnett; brother Terry Burnett (Debbie Grgurich); brother-in-law Willis Straube of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his father and sister Vicki Straube. Ricki moved to Bowling Green at a young age. He worked in heavy highway construction and retired from Emery Sapp & Sons in Columbia. Ricki was a hunter, liked auctions and loved to buy junk. He always kept an eye out on his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Edgewood Cemetery or donor’s choice. On-line condolences may be left at www.bibbveach.com.