Burnett James, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born in Wilmington, NC he was the son of the late Bertha (Davis) Edward-James and Isaac James. Burnett was a proud veteran of the US Army. Burnett received his Bachelor degree in Accounting from Penn State University and worked there as an accountant. He enjoyed taking long walks, playing cards and shooting pool with his son. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching basketball. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children: Wannie Gardner of Lancaster, Burnie L. James, Jr. (Montre) of Wilmington, NC and Chantal Brown (James) of Detroit, MI; his grandchildren: Paris, Christian, Rachell, Kyra and Sayma; 3 great-grandchildren: Carter, Amina and CJ; his sister-in-law Josie James as well as his aunt Shirley Davis and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandson Tyreek Gardner and all of his siblings.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PA Wounded Warriors, www.pawoundedwarriors.org.

A Home Going Service will be held at 4PM on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 3PM until the time of service. Interment will be private.

For anyone unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed here on Saturday, and will begin shortly before 4PM.