Carl D. Burnett, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children after a short illness.

He was a patriot, a history buff, and a proud US Army Veteran. He was born and raised in Arkansas and spent the majority of his life in Pennsylvania. For the last fifteen years, Carl lived in Royersford, an area he loved for its rolling hills and farmland.

He was blessed with eight siblings: Al, Mary Jo, Betty, Judy, Frances, Ronnie, Hank, and Guy. Carl is predeceased by his beloved eldest daughter, Sandra Burnett Rogers, and survived by his children: Dr. Carl D. Burnett III, Robyn Burnett Stephanou, Linda Burnett Krimm, and Eric C. Burnett as well as his "urchins" and beloved grandchildren: Eric Daniel, Nikki Lynne, Jessica, Stephen, Alex Jean, Audrey, Amy, and great-grandchild, Natalie Jean.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name may be made to the National Parks Conservation Association https://www.npca.org/. Honoring his love of road trips throughout the United States. Interment is private at his final resting spot, Valley Forge Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.