Richard C. (Cowboy) Burnette, Sr., 74 of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home. Mr. Burnette was born in Hillsville, VA to the late George Linville and Georgie Burnette.

Survivors include his wife, Ansie R. Burnette of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Cindee and Michael Smith of Chattanooga, TN; son, Richard Charles (Chuck) Burnette, Jr. of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Olen Marshall of Pulaski; grandsons, Dr. Joshua Crowder and wife, Amanda and Maxwell Shane Ault; great grandchildren, Lily Crowder and Hazel Crowder; and mother-in-law, Paddy Ratcliffe.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Pastor Judy Yonce officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.