Pastor Terry D. Burnett

Terry Dale Burnett, 56 years old, transitioned from earth to Glory on Saturday July 2, 2022, surrounded by his three girls (Veronica, Morgan, and Taylor). Terry was born December 7, 1965 to James E. Burnett and Barbara L. Burnett in Cullman, AL. He graduated from Hanceville High School in 1984. Terry attended Boyce Bible School (Newport News, VA), and later graduated from Angelos Bible College (Portsmouth, VA) where he received his Associates Degree in Biblical Studies. He enjoyed sharing the Word of God as Assistant Pastor at Little Mount Zion Baptist Church (Suffolk, VA.) under the Leadership of Pastor Horace L. Bazemore, Jr. Terry was employed with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Safe Schools Division, at the time of his passing. Terry experienced a truly blessed marriage with his help meet, confidant, and best friend, Veronica Burnett (formally Veronica Saddler) for 27 years and 10 months. They enjoyed raising two beautiful daughters together, Morgan Blair (25) and Taylor Dale (21). Terry was the eldest son of eight children, and he has a twin sister. Preceding Terry in death was his father James E. Burnett and his baby brother Randy Burnett. In addition to his wife and two daughters, he is survived by his mother, Barbara L. Burnett, his siblings Lavorise Love (Joe), twin Sherry Wynn (Curtis), Anthony Burnett (Julia), Otis Burnett, James Burnett (Shawn), Nathan Burnett and Marvin Burnett (Whitney). Nephews Curtis Wynn Jr. (Myava), Caleb Wynn, Carlin Wynn, Landon Love, Corey Augburn (Rachel) and Derrick Augburn; Nieces Chanelle Wynn, Danielle Love, Sha`Nia Flanigan, Jania Burnett and Monique Saddler; In-Loves, Maurice Augburn, Monroe Saddler, Anthony Richards, Keith Saddler, and Norton Richards; Son-In-Christ, Rhamar Suggs (Brooks); Closest friends, Antonio King (Luciana), Willie Bowen (Lee) and George Johnson (Kim); along with a host of God-children, aunts, uncle, cousins, and other friends. Pastor Burnett or Pastor Terry, as he was affectionately called, began his growth in the Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Ralph Richardson, III (Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA.). He served in many capacities in the Ministry. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and Minister of Ministry, responsible for identifying needs, educating, and spiritually guiding families in the congregation and the community. In addition, he served as the leader of the Couples Ministry, along with his wife Veronica. Terry endured a long illness with grace and faith. He playfully called himself “The Cancer Fighting Ninja”. He shared his journey on social media while impacting many lives with his testimony of his reliance on his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Terry’s life exemplified what he believed to be true, according to the Word of God. He had a passion to see others benefit from knowing the goodness of God and following God’s Word. He frequently quoted one of his favorite scriptures to provide instruction and encouragement to others: “Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on…Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they…But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:25-33. Terry will be missed, by many, but not forgotten by any. He will especially be missed by his three girls (Veronica, Morgan, and Taylor). UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN!!!

Pastor Terry D. Burnett

December 7, 1965 - July 2, 2022