D'Armond Burnett

D'Armond (Dee) Burnett was born on April 25, 1930 to the late James and Muriel Burnett. He was baptized at an early age at Bethel Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dee was educated in the public school system of Cincinnati, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Army in his late teens and returned to civilliam life after four years of service.During his employment at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio he met his wife, Ann. He obtained a promising position at the General Electric Corp., which was short-lived due to the recession of 1958. His need to have steady employment for his wife and first son, led to return to the military to pursue a career.His military travels spanned from the southern bas of Ft. Gordon, Georgia to the northern base of Loring, AFB, Maine, with interim assignments in Korea, Okinawa and Vietnam. Dee received many medals, citations and commendations througout his 25-year military career fo rhis outstanding performance. He retired as a Sr. Master Sergeant, E-8, Public Information Specialist from the Recruiting Command in downtown Baltimore in 1974.After his retirement, he continued to work at various positions in the U.S. Postal Service and as an automobile sales associated throughout the Baltimore area. His fun loving, outgoing and gregarious personality served him well in this occupation, where he received recognition as "Outstanding Professional Sales Counselor."His commitment to community was exemplified by his service as a Boy Scouts leader duirng his sons' early years and later as a community activist. he hled the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Block Captain of the Woodmoor Community Association.Dee had a deep love for music, particularly jazz and induldged himself by collecting records and CD's of famous great musicians. He worked as a radio announcer in the early '70's. His favorite pastime was a good game of pinochle with friends. His constant birdlike whistle brought joy to some and irritation to others.Dee was a regular, down-to-earth perosn who never met a stranger. His ability to make everyone feel at ease and his uncomprimising frankness endeared him to all who knew him. His favorite expression was "I call them like I see them." His greatest joy was seeing his three sons complete their college educations and move ahead in their chosen careers of architecture, law enforcement, and business ownership.He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Ann; three sons, Derrick, Kevin and Steven; his daughters-in-law, Michele, Karen and Cereta; six grandchildren, Derrick II, Kevin II, Steven II, Amirah, Sarai and Kaice; his brother, Carl Burnett; Edward Patton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His brothers, Clyde Burnett, Edward Burnett and sister, Peggy Page preceed him in death.

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D'Armond Burnett

April 25, 1930 - October 16, 2001