Billy Ray Burkett, 80, passed away January 27, 2026. Billy Ray was born on September 9, 1945 in Century, Florida to Marlon and Wilma Burkett. Billy Ray married Ella Mae Kinsey on May 7, 1965 and they began a life together that blessed them with 4 children. Billy is survived by his daughter, Christie Hart of Zephyr, Texas; son, Donnie Burkett (Tira) of Brownwood, Texas; son, Jody Burkett (Esther) of Zephyr, Texas; son, James Burkett (Amanda) of Zephyr, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Burkett; his parents, Marlon and Wilma Burkett; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Lamb; grandson, Taylor Hart; great granddaughter, Ellie Rae Wiedebusch; and son in law, Larry Hart.