Charles William Burt

May 2, 1939 - February 8, 2018

Mr. Charles William Burt, age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Monday at 1PM at Polk Memorial Gardens with James Dickey officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. A visitation will also be held on Monday from 12-1PM at Polk Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on May 2, 1939 in Winchester, TN, Charlie was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Burt and the late Dovie Holt Burt Bates. He was a 1957 graduate of Franklin County High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1957-1960. He was of the Church of Christ faith and worked twenty years as an office clerk for the TVA. Charlie dearly loved his wife, Viola whom he married on March 3, 1978. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2015. In his spare time, he enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting and taking trips to the mountains.

He is survived by his children: Tony (Mary) Burt of Manchester, Bruce Burt of Oklahoma, Lisa Burt of Manchester, Beverly Strong of Columbia, Robby Galbreath of Columbia, Connie (Jeff) Greene of Columbia; grandchildren: Jonathon, Dillon, Felicia, Jacob, Kaleb, and Kyle Burt, Shane Davis, John Strong, Brandon Tuten, Brandi Galbreath, Brooke Greene (Blake) Davis, Ben Greene; great grandchildren: Eaylynne, Ashton, Colter, Adillion, Parker Davis, Tate Greene; and niece: Sheila Floyd.

Along with his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Ralph Holt; sister: Carolyn (Herman) Floyd; and special aunt: Edna Holt.