Jesse Burnette's Compassionate Legacy

Jesse Burnette Jr. was born September 23, 1951, in Rayville, LA, to Francis Wheatley Burnette and Jesse Burnette Sr. He was a Eula D. Britton class of 1969 graduate and Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) graduate, finishing with a degree in Social Studies. Burnette was the third NLU Black basketball player who signed a scholarship. After his time as a collegiate player, he went on to become a coach. He led his teams to four high school basketball state championships, winning one title while head coaching at Delta High School in Mer Rouge, LA, and three titles while as head coach at Carroll High School in Monroe, LA. His coaching career took him to many schools, including River Oaks, Sterlington, West Ouachita, Carroll, and Delta High Schools. Burnette coached some of Monroe's best coaches, including Casey Jones, Terry Martin, and Phillip Craig. Not only did he have a love for basketball, but he also had a love for service. He was a church deacon and a member of Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity. Burnette had a humble, giving spirit who didn't judge, saw the best in people, and never met a stranger. His passion for kids was phenomenal, and he gave his all for them to win. Left to cherish memories are his wife, Katheyrene Burnette, his children and grandchildren, one brother Jim Burnette, and special friend, Coach Antonio Howard. Funeral services are Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Faith Harvest Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. A wake service will be at Carroll High School, Jimmy Jones Gymnasium in Monroe, LA, Friday, August 19, 2022, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.