Burnett "Boonie" Lacy

[To View The Live Stream Of This Service Click The Link Below https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY5MTcwNDUzODI2NjE5NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==] This obituary was lovingly prepared by his family. Burnett “Boonie” Lacy, 49, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, in a single motorcycle accident in Covington, Georgia. Burnett was a US Army Veteran, Sergeant First Class, he retired from a job in Human Resources, (42A). As a civilian, he worked at Pratt Industries of Conyers, Georgia. He loved fishing, riding his motorcycle, cooking, and camping. He also loved this quirky Soul/R&B/Rock/Country blend of music. He had the weirdest taste in music. Then he would sing the songs to you. And the strangest thing is the music would grow on you. You would start liking the songs too. ` Burnett was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Burnett and Rose Lacy. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind to cherish his memories, son Decarlos Lacy, grandchildren, De’vanglene, Amir, and De’Carlos, all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a loving big sister and brother-in-law, Connie and William Jackson, a niece, Chelsei Daniels, all Covington, Georgia. He leaves a loving fiancé, Cherrelle Jacqise Hillman of Covington, Georgia. He also leaves many other loving family members and friends. Burnett loved his faithful loyal pit bulldog Charlie. Charlie wanders around the house looking for Burnett. Burnett loved his family and his country. Burnett grew up as a military kid. He enlisted in the military in 1994 - 2014, he served multi stateside tours, Ft Hood, Texas, Ft Campbell, Kentucky, Ft Sill Oklahoma, Ft. Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia, and an overseas tour in Germany. Burnett served in 3 wars, he deployed 3 times, once to Bosnia and twice to Afghanistan. He was a very safe biker. Never clowned around on his bike. He and his best friend Rob took cross-country rides every summer. We will miss Burnett dearly, his quirky grin and mischievous sense of humor. Burnett was a good, loving and kind man who cared deeply for others. He was always there to mentor and give counsel to his family and friends. Burnett loved life. Burnett lived a good life. He had good clean fun. He made the best spicy baked beans. Many of his friends and family named the beans “Boonie Beans”. Everybody loved the Spicy Boonie Beans. Burnett was a hardworking man. He was dedicated to his job. He worked many 12-hour shifts for weeks on end. Never late, never called out. Burnett patiently trained new employees. He was just an all-around patient, calm good guy. He enjoyed his job. His mother used to fuss that he didn’t take enough time off, but Burnett enough enjoyed his job. Four Things About Burnett – From His Face Book 1. Burnett had a good sense of humor. 2. Burnett was very intelligent. 3. Burnett was kind but is a fighter. 4. Burnett was not afraid to tell the truth. GONE HOME A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services, 11405 Brown Bridge Rd, Covington. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment Services will follow Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. in lieu of flower, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans at dav.org. Guests may send condolences to www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.