Randall Wayne Burnette

Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette, age 79 of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Burnette was born in Valley Head, Alabama on October 17, 1945, son of the late Ruben Wilburn “Sock” Burnette and Helen Anis Smith Burnette. Randal was a draftsman and land surveyor for 40 years, and enjoyed gardening, wood carving, and spending time with his family and friends. He taught many men in his Masonic chapters around the Northwest Georgia area. Randal was a past master and member of the Crawfish Springs Lodge #300 F&AM, serving 25 years in the Order. He was a member of the York Rite, Charles Martel Commandry, Royal Arch Mason #099, Chickamauga Chapter, Grand Lodge of Georgia F&AM, Battlefield DL 764, Marquis De Lafayette DL #765, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Georgia Council #024, J. Clifford Deck, Jr. Council #466, Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America and the Red Cross Constantine; the Order of the Eastern Star, Marthada Chapter #190 and Tilton Chapter #525, where he served as Worthy Patron Several Times. He will be missed by all that knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Burnette was preceded in death by his grandparents, Antel and Alice Smith and William J. and Emma Burnette; sister, Christine “Tina” Tinker; and a brother, Lamar “Bubba” Burnette.

Mr. Burnette is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years, Barbara Burnette; sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie and Jennifer Burnette and Ricky and Kristi Burnette; grandchildren, Haley Bryant, Jonathan Burnette, Brooke(Kyle) Taylor and Evan(Terran) Burnette; great grandchildren, Levi Scott, Kyla Bryant, Anna Ray Taylor, Everleigh Taylor, Neyland Taylor and Stetson Burnette and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral and Masonic Rites for Mr. Burnette will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. James Gibson officiating. Private Interment will be at a later date.

Mr. Burnette’s family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.