Obituary

Burnett Truman Thomas, Jr., age 74, passed away on July 25, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.

Burnett was born on May 04, 1946, in St. Louis, MO to the late Burnett Truman and Ethel Calhoun Thomas. “BT” as he was more commonly known went to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the Marines, he worked as an Engineer for Teledyne in Lewisburg until his retirement. He worked with his brothers in arms at the Marine Corps League in Columbia. He was of the Baptist faith.

A memorial visitation held by the family on August 3, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. The visitation will conclude with the Marine Corps League folding a flag in honor of BT.

Burnett is survived by his sons: Todd (Brandi) Thomas of St. Peters, MO and Bradley Burnett Thomas of Wentzville, MO; granddaughter: Kaiya Thomas; grandson: Aiden Thomas and his niece, Diane Deppe.

The Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your sympathy or share you memories at cremationsocietyoftn.com.