Colonel A. C. Burnett
Colonel Almer Cecil Parker
Colonel Almer Cecil Burnett was the son of Jeremiah "Jerry" Burnett and Lula Lorena Rawlinson. He was recognized on April 14, 1937 with a plaque in The Texas Historical Tree Grove in Kiest Park as Commander of the R.O.T.C. from Sunset High School, presented by W. T. White, Principal of Sunset High School.
In 1915 Almer married Hazel Lynn Woods (1896 -1981). He was the father of Lynne Marie Burnett (1937-2005). He and wife lived at 626 S. Winnetka Ave until about 1938 when they moved to 3315 Hanover Ave where he resided until his death.
Col. Burnett served in World War I and II. He died of Hypertension on November 2, 1973 and is buried at Restland Memorial Park.
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Col. Burnett was the oldest of 5 children. His sibilings were:
Maydelle Burnett
Gensie Burnett
Curtis Burnett
Jeraldine Burnett
Birth: September 02, 1896, Corrigan, Polk County, Texas
Death: November 02, 1973. Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Age: 77 Years. 2 Months
Burial: Resltand Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
The Headstone of Col. Almer Cecil Parker.
Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX
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Photo courtesy of Sherry at Find A Grave.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=86173455
The Plague of Lt. Col. A,C. Burnett partially covered by the base of the tree that was dedicated to him.