Joe Carl Burkett, Sr., 105, our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal with Military Honors: Laurel Land Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Joe C. Burkett was born, October 19, 1913 in Melissa, Texas. During World War II, he served proudly as a combat radio operator with the 124th Infantry Regiment in New Guinea and the Philippines. Mr. Burkett was married to Mary Katherine Hill in Fort Worth on February 26, 1941. Mrs. Burkett preceded him in death on November 30, 2009 after 68 years of marriage. Survivors include his son, Joe C. Burkett, Jr. and wife Carolyn; grandson, Justin Burkett and wife Kara; granddaughter, Cray Arnold and husband Blake; great-grandchildren, Natalie and Aaron Burkett and Jude Arnold; and three generations of nieces and nephews. Visitation Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle Ave. Lake Worth, Texas 76135 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-237-3341 --> | Wednesday 3/13, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle Ave. Lake Worth, Texas 76135 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-237-3341 --> | Thursday 3/14, 2:00 pm Cemetery Laurel Land Memorial Park 7100 Crowley Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-293-1350 --> | Thursday 3/14