Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Carl Burt

Milton L. Burt. Sr and Gladys C. Burt welcomed the last of their three boys. Carl on May 23, 1948 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He enjoyed being the "baby" for three years until the entrance of his twin sisters. Janice and Joyce, whom he adored.

Carl was the shyest of his siblings but grew into a outgoing young man that was voted friendliest in Class by his senior classmates. He received his early education at Central Mississippi College. Sam Young Training School which was later renamed as Tipton Street Elementary. He graduated in 1967 from Tipton Street High School. He attended Jackson State (College) University where he was a member of the Business club and received his bachelor's degree, in Business Administration. Upon graduation from college, he moved to Chicago with his baby sister, Joyce and began his career as the manager of a Church's Chicken. He also partnered with a friend in the operation of Carl and Mel's Liquors in Chicago. He served as the Assistant Purchasing Agent for Gary Community School System and, after retirement, worked for Host Marriott at O'Hare Airport.

As a proud Tipton Street Bobcat, Carl worked tirelessly with the Chicago Chapter of the Bobcat organization hosting and raising funds for Chapter events.

Always a gentleman, Carl had a quiet, unassuming demeanor and a sweet, gentle spirit. His sense of humor is legendary among friends and family. His family enjoyed laughing with him and being entertained by his witty one-liners. Believing in family first, he was always generous and supportive, even sometimes sharing his casino winnings. Although he enjoyed drawing, he prided himself in his culinary skills, especially his five-cheese mac and cheese and his black-eyed pea casserole.

While living in Chicago, Carl met and married Gail Clay (deceased), gaining two sons Lamont and Craig Clay. He and Gail would later be blessed with two girls. Carla and Nakia Burt, to complete their family. Carl was known for his bragging about his girls' accomplishments and trips and could be found flashing their pictures to everyone he met. His heart and his photo album overflowed with the birth of each of his grandchildren, LaKeisha, LaQuanna, Craig Jr., Greg Jr., and Skylar.

Carl was baptized as a child by the Reverend B. F. Harper at Wesley United Methodist Church. He reunited with his home church when he returned to Kosciusko and served on the Usher Board and Men's Choir. Upon returning to Kosciusko, he met and married Debborah Stewart in 2014. This union furthered enlarged his family with the inclusion of her children: Dorothea "Zuni", James, and Robert Macon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Milton L. Burt Jr., grandparents Major D. & Delia Malone: Robert & Annie Burt); son, Craig Clay, and infant granddaughter.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Debborah Burt; daughters, Carla (Antione March) Nakia Burt, Dorothea "Zuni" Macon; sons. Gregory Lamont Clay, James, and Robert Macon; grandchildren, LaKeisha, LaQuana (Darrien), Craig Houzah; Greg Covington, Kelvin, TyCarlo, Emmanuel Clay, Skylar March all of Chicago, IL; John, Kara, Ashland, and Ma'Kayla Macon of WI; Great grands, LaNiya, London Haywood, Trinity Buckner, Benia Gaddison, John, Kailee, Kassidy, Kohn, Eliana Macon; Brother, Marvin Malone, Gary, IN; sisters, Della Burt-Bradley, Naples, FL; Janice (Terry) Smith, Joyce Williams, Manor, TX: Sister-in-law, Willena Burt, Kosciusko, MS; Aunt Corrine Burt Cooper, Sacramento, CA and a host of relatives and friends.

Place of Service: WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KOSCIUSKO, MS

Date of Service: TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023

Time of Service: 1 P.M.

Place of Interment: BUFFALO CEMETERY, KOSCIUSKO, MS

Guest Book

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Burt family. Carl was a really great friend and classmate. Quite but always in your corner. I know the Class of '67 as well as all who knew him will surely miss him. May the Lord bless and keep you! - M.L. Hull

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Della, Janice,Joyce and the Burt Family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carr Family, Robert, James and Julia Dinkins-Carr

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Burt Sisters. Carl was not noisy in class nor in the hallways at school like some of us. For me, Carl and I had very few conversations. There were looks or head nods over the nine split years that we were classmates. Carl has payed the wage that many have. Now He is asleep, resting until He is call to wake up. Called by a voice that is guaranteed, yes promise to be heard. A voice call Him that He will have the opportunity to answer. The Book of John Chapter 11 and other extend this promise to us all. Jesus asked Martha, "Do you believe?" We must. We grieve, which is something that we cannot schedule if so, we would always postpone the pain. Please do not fight your grief but also remember Carl would want you to be encouraged by the promise that Jehovah gave that was penned by the Apostles Paul at Acts 24:15. May you be comforted knowing that you are not alone, take courage. James Butch Gladney

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DELLA ANN, JANICE AND JOYCE, IT SADDENS MY HEART TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF CARL. MAY THE COMFORT OF JEHOVAH GOD GIVE YOU PEACE . I STILL HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF BEING WITH THE BURT FAMILY . KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU ALL AND FEEL THAT ANOTHER ONE OF MY "BIG BROTHERS" IS ASLLEEP TO ARISE IN THE NEW SYSTEM AND WE WILL ALL GREET EACH OTHER IN A PERFECT WORLD. GOD GAVE US THIS PROMISE AND GOD DOES NOT LIE! HATTIE MAE

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I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Burt family. God will continue to bless and keep you Barbara Jones and Family

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To Debra & The Burt Family My thoughts are with you. Praying that our Lord,, who loves you so dearly, will speak blessings and comfort to your hearts in the coming days. With deepest sympathy. Minister Volina Cross

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To The Burt Family, Just know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Hold you close. Jimmy Davis Hull (classmate) & Family

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I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of a dear classmate. My condolences to the Burt family. Mary Moore Thomas and Family.

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Rest in peace dear friend. JS Hannah & Family

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